Hathaway Close is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 8RD is located in the Bromley Common & Holwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hathaway Close, Bromley, BR2 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 8NX, BR2 8RE, BR2 8NU, BR2 8NT, BR2 8RA, BR2 8LW, BR2 8LJ, BR2 8LN, BR2 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 8RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 28.3% | 30.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 55.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 61.5% | 58.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 27.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 42.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.1% | 79.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 86.8% | 82.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 83.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.1% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.4% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 76.7% | 18.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hathaway Close was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hathaway Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 374th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hathaway Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-08-14 | £385,791 |
| 6 Hathaway Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-10-21 | £804,182 |
| 6 Hathaway Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2014-07-11 | £725,740 |
| 7 Hathaway Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2012-04-24 | £703,781 |
| 10 Hathaway Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2006-12-15 | £984,647 |
BR2 8RD 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 8RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,267 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 | 1,584 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 | 566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Bromley - Staff Restaurant | Bus Garage, 111 Hastings Road | 410 yd | |
| McDonalds | 113 Hastings Road, Bromley | 410 yd | |
| Yasmin | 149 Hastings Road, Bromley | 417 yd | |
| Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash | 139 Hastings Road, Bromley | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bromleians Football Club | Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road | 266 yd | |
| Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove | Bromley Common Cricket Club, Oakley Road | 797 yd | |
| Holmesdale Football Club | 7 Oakley Road, Bromley | 851 yd | |
| Two Doves | 37 Oakley Road, Bromley | 923 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great White | 147 Hastings Road, Bromley | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 330 Crofton Road, Orpington | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Cooper Ground (Old Bromleians Fc) LOWER GRAVEL ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHURCH LANE | 681 yd | |
| Trinity Church Of England Primary School PRINCES PLAIN | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Holmesdale Football Club OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE | golf | 942 yd |
| Bromley Common Cricket Club BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB BROMLEY COMMON CRICKET CLUB OAKLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Bromley Sea Cadets Hall T S NARVIK T S NARVIK MAGPIE HALL LANE | 1,052 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.