Hastings Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 8NQ 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 Hastings Road, Bromley, BR2 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 8NJ, BR2 8NG, BR2 8NH, BR2 8NE, BR2 8NL, BR2 8GY, BR2 8LS, BR2 8PE, BR2 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 8NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 34.4% | 41% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 41.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.5% | 62.9% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 26.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 7% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 35.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 83.9% | 80.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 88.5% | 88.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 88.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.1% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hastings Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 383rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141A Hastings Road, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-03-29 | £240,492 |
| 147 Hastings Road, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2017-09-08 | £2,153 |
| Garage On The East Side Of, 139 Hastings Road, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-01-04 | £10,989 |
| 155A Hastings Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-01-15 | £629,873 |
| 145A Hastings Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-11-28 | £241,810 |
BR2 8NQ 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 8NQ 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Church of England Primary School Lakes Road , BR2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,575 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 | 738 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmin | 149 Hastings Road, Bromley | 3 yd | |
| Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash | 139 Hastings Road, Bromley | 3 yd | |
| Stagecoach Bromley - Staff Restaurant | Bus Garage, 111 Hastings Road | 88 yd | |
| McDonalds | 113 Hastings Road, Bromley | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove | Bromley Common Cricket Club, Oakley Road | 411 yd | |
| Holmesdale Football Club | 7 Oakley Road, Bromley | 448 yd | |
| Two Doves | 37 Oakley Road, Bromley | 509 yd | |
| Old Bromleians Football Club | Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road | 657 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great White | 147 Hastings Road, Bromley | 3 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Football Club OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHURCH LANE | 647 yd | |
| Bromley Common Cricket Club BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Trinity Church Of England Primary School PRINCES PLAIN | artificial grass pitch | 796 yd |
| John Cooper Ground (Old Bromleians Fc) LOWER GRAVEL ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Ravens Wood School OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE | golf | 1,065 yd |
| Bromley Sea Cadets Hall T S NARVIK T S NARVIK MAGPIE HALL LANE | 1,069 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.