Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 8LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	49.2%	-1.3%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	49.5%	50.8%	1.3%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.8%	35%	7.2%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	48.9%	46.3%	-2.6%	44.2%	2.1%
Separated	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.2%	10%	-1.2%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	9.9%	7.1%	-2.8%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.6%	54.4%	1.8%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	29.4%	31.6%	2.2%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	12.6%	10.1%	-2.5%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	4.4%	3.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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%	21.1%	-8.9%	18.2%	2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.7%	12.2%	-7.5%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	14.8%	1.3%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	4.6%	-2.1%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17.3%	4.3%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	27%	12.2%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	2.2%	3%	0.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% 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	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%	1.6%
Indian	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	1.6%	0.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	1%	2.9%	1.9%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	6.5%	6.5%	0.8%	5.7%
White	93.2%	76.3%	-16.9%	81.4%	-5.1%
Arab	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	90.1%	85.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	3%	1.3%	0.8%	2.2%
Africa	1%	4.3%	3.3%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.8%	85.3%	-4.5%	83.2%	2.1%
10+ Years	0%	11.4%	11.4%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	0%	-6.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	1%	0.1%	0.9%
Other Europe	3.2%	0.2%	3.0%
North Africa	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Lower Gravel Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Gravel Road was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% higher than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lower Gravel Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 187th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR2 8LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lower Gravel Road are based on 81 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR2 8LP

Average Price
£453,996

Semi-Detached
£453,996

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Gravel Road

Average Price
£548,014

Semi-Detached
£538,111

Terraced
£524,463

Detached
£841,832

Flats/Maisonettes
£336,832

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Gravel Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2022-05-30	£559,041
99 Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2019-09-13	£433,125
63 Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2019-01-03	£578,892
99 Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£271,000	2018-08-16	£324,875
93 Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£382,500	2017-02-01	£473,864

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR2 8LP

Employment

BR2 8LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 8LP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	51
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Financial and insurance activities	13
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Education	8
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	2
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Princes Plain Primary School Church Lane , BR2 8LD	- not rated	482 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD	3out of 4	482 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA	3out of 4	1,512 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA	- not rated	1,512 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	- not rated	1,910 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	- not rated	591 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	- not rated	591 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP	- not rated	1,424 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP	3out of 4	1,424 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	1,910 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	1,521 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE	- not rated	4,030 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD	- not rated	482 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baston School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB	- not rated	2,086 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB	- not rated	2,086 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	2,221 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Coney Hill School Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7JZ	- not rated	2,674 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stagecoach Bromley - Staff Restaurant	Bus Garage, 111 Hastings Road	437 yd
McDonalds	113 Hastings Road, Bromley	437 yd
Yasmin	149 Hastings Road, Bromley	482 yd
Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash	139 Hastings Road, Bromley	482 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Bromleians Football Club	Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road	217 yd
Bromley Golf Centre	Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley	759 yd
Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove	Bromley Common Cricket Club, Oakley Road	791 yd
Holmesdale Football Club	7 Oakley Road, Bromley	862 yd
Two Doves	37 Oakley Road, Bromley	962 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Great White	147 Hastings Road, Bromley		482 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
John Cooper Ground (Old Bromleians Fc) LOWER GRAVEL ROAD	grass pitches	442 yd
Holy Trinity Church HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHURCH LANE		515 yd
Trinity Church Of England Primary School PRINCES PLAIN	artificial grass pitch	556 yd
Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	647 yd
Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE	golf	741 yd
Bromley Sea Cadets Hall T S NARVIK T S NARVIK MAGPIE HALL LANE		860 yd
Holmesdale Football Club OAKLEY ROAD	grass pitches	903 yd
Bromley Common Cricket Club BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB OAKLEY ROAD	grass pitches	913 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.