Magpie Hall Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 8ED is located in the Bromley Common & Holwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 8EQ, BR2 8EH, BR2 8AD, BR2 8EL, BR2 8EF, BR2 8EE, BR2 8EG, BR2 8AS, BR2 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 8ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR2 8ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 42.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 16.9% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.4% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 77.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 85.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 85.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magpie Hall Lane was 129.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% higher than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Magpie Hall Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 153rd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £616,000 | 2022-08-19 | £627,223 |
| 17 Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £567,720 |
| Racecourse Cottage, 37A Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-03-16 | £476,399 |
| 5 Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-01-19 | £595,413 |
| 11 Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2011-10-28 | £812,237 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8ED has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 5 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8ED has very low surface water flood risk.
1 of 5 properties (20.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BR2 8ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR2 8ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | - not rated | 616 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes Plain Primary School Church Lane , BR2 8LD | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford House School 8-10 Southborough Road , Bickley BR1 2EB | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Parva School 14 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Cafe & Grill | 197 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 210 yd | |
| Topkapi Meze Grill | 189 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 210 yd | |
| Mustard | 201 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 211 yd | |
| Vunch Cafe | 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 251 yd | |
| Teds | 227 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 177 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 442 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 279 yd | |
| Salisbury Fish Bar | 4 Salisbury Road, Bromley | 739 yd | |
| Pinh On | 65 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Recreation Ground PARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE | golf | 725 yd |
| Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Blue Circle Sports Ground (Closed) Crown Lane | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Bromley Sea Cadets Hall T S NARVIK T S NARVIK MAGPIE HALL LANE | 939 yd | |
| Trinity Church Of England Primary School PRINCES PLAIN | artificial grass pitch | 1,002 yd |
| Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.