Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8PW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 8PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	49.8%	49.5%	-0.3%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	50.2%	50.5%	0.3%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of BR2 8PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.8%	28.4%	4.6%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	56.7%	-6.9%	44.2%	12.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.3%	1.5%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	3.8%	6.3%	2.5%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	6.1%	0.6%

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 (87.8%) 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	51.8%	53.8%	2.0%	48.4%	5.4%
Good health	32.5%	34%	1.5%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	11.9%	10.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	16.9%	16.7%	-0.2%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	11.5%	-3.1%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.8%	16.4%	-7.4%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.3%	2.1%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	17.1%	4.8%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	28.3%	2.2%	33.8%	-5.5%
Other	2.3%	3.7%	1.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.6%	92%	-1.6%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	90.2%	-3.4%	83.2%	7.0%
European Union	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	3.8%	-0.4%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	2.5%	1.5%	1.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	90.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	1%	6.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	76.7%	16.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Central and South America	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	2.5%	13.5%	-11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Gravel Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravel Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Gravel Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 198th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR2 8PW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Gravel Road are based on 113 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 Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8PW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR2 8PW

Average Price
£701,425

Semi-Detached
£687,101

Terraced
£621,805

Detached
£719,080

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gravel Road

Average Price
£739,195

Semi-Detached
£691,595

Terraced
£599,608

Detached
£826,359

Flats/Maisonettes
£228,789

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gravel Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
87 Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2021-02-05	£696,528
115 Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2020-09-02	£637,242
105 Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2019-11-08	£708,715
117 Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£537,500	2018-11-30	£631,117
135 Gravel Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2018-06-22	£733,009

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR2 8PW

Employment

BR2 8PW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BR2 8PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	32
Unemployed	11
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	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	1,199 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Keston Church of England Primary School Lakes Road , BR2 6BN	3out of 4	1,401 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ	3out of 4	1,466 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	2,046 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	4out of 4	2,046 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP	3out of 4	404 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	1,178 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB	4out of 4	1,573 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	2,046 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	4out of 4	2,684 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	1,837 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	1,199 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB	- not rated	1,240 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG	- not rated	2,567 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA	3out of 4	2,942 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	3,153 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yasmin	149 Hastings Road, Bromley	506 yd
Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash	139 Hastings Road, Bromley	506 yd
Stagecoach Bromley - Staff Restaurant	Bus Garage, 111 Hastings Road	553 yd
McDonalds	113 Hastings Road, Bromley	553 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Two Doves	37 Oakley Road, Bromley	165 yd
Holmesdale Football Club	7 Oakley Road, Bromley	300 yd
Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove	Bromley Common Cricket Club, Oakley Road	378 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Great White	147 Hastings Road, Bromley		506 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holmesdale Football Club OAKLEY ROAD	grass pitches	460 yd
Ravens Wood School OAKLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	467 yd
Bromley Common Cricket Club BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB OAKLEY ROAD	grass pitches	678 yd
Holy Trinity Church HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHURCH LANE		1,006 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	63.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR2 8PW