Mead Way, Bromley, BR2 9ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 9ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	50.5%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	46.5%	49.5%	3.0%	49.0%	0.5%

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 9ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	30.9%	32.3%	1.4%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	55.4%	3.6%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	1.6%	4.2%	2.6%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	6.8%	3.8%	-3.0%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	8.8%	4.2%	-4.6%	6.1%	-1.9%

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 (86.4%) 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	48.4%	54.5%	6.1%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	38.2%	31.9%	-6.3%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	11.8%	8.7%	-3.1%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%

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	18.5%	13%	-5.5%	18.2%	-5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	5.7%	-7.2%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	15.7%	1.2%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.4%	0.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	16.9%	3.6%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	37.5%	5.0%	33.8%	3.7%
Other	3.2%	5.7%	2.5%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.6%	7.9%	7.3%	3.1%	4.8%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	3%	1.4%	1.0%	2.0%
Other Black	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	2.1%	1.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	87.9%	75.1%	-12.8%	81.4%	-6.3%
Arab	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other	1%	2.4%	1.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% 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	89.8%	81.8%	-8.0%	83.2%	-1.4%
European Union	3.5%	5.8%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	2.2%	3.3%	1.1%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	5.8%	4.2%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	81.8%	-7.1%	83.2%	-1.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	14%	13.7%	9.8%	4.2%
5-10 Years	1%	2.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	9.6%	0.3%	-9.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Lithuania	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.6%	13.5%	-9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	45%	46.2%	-1.2%
Hindu	7%	1.7%	5.3%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Mead Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mead Way was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Bromley Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mead Way has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bromley Town and the 384th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

🔎 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. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£69,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR2 9ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Mead Way are based on 267 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 Mead Way, Bromley, BR2 9ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR2 9ER

Average Price
£579,675

Semi-Detached
£620,121

Terraced
£565,607

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mead Way

Average Price
£661,652

Semi-Detached
£727,408

Terraced
£601,448

Detached
£692,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mead WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Mead Way, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2024-03-18	£616,181
117 Mead Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£560,000	2022-03-28	£613,046
53 Mead Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£499,995	2021-02-16	£585,824
121 Mead Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£490,000	2021-02-09	£574,113
119 Mead Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£470,000	2020-01-31	£583,626

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR2 9ER

Employment

BR2 9ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9ER 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	54
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Education	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Financial and insurance activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL	4out of 4	337 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pickhurst Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL	4out of 4	337 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX	4out of 4	1,063 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL	4out of 4	1,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School St Mark's Ce Primary School , Aylesbury Road BR2 0QR	3out of 4	1,332 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH	3out of 4	1,174 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE	3out of 4	1,947 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB	4out of 4	1,963 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP	3out of 4	2,188 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	2,837 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	2,053 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL	3out of 4	5,437 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA	3out of 4	1,325 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE	4out of 4	1,841 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG	- not rated	2,063 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS	- not rated	2,192 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB	- not rated	2,332 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bromley Kitchen Bar & Grill	12 Letchworth Drive, Bromley	536 yd
India Village	22 Chilham Way, Hayes	561 yd
Bona	25 Dartmouth Road, London	704 yd
Truffles Kitchen Ltd	125 Westmoreland Road, Bromley	754 yd
Costa	Unit 2, 147 - 151 Westmoreland Road	794 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miller & Carter	The Pickhurst, Pickhurst Lane	676 yd
Bromley Town Bowling Club	Bromley Town Bowling & Squash Club, Hayes Lane	720 yd
Bromley Town Cricket Club	Old Bromlians Cricket Club, Hayes Lane	720 yd
Bromley Football Club	Hayes Lane, Hayes	720 yd
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre	Hayes Lane, Hayes	720 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Money Tree	36 Letchworth Drive, Bromley		536 yd
J And D Kebab 2	20 Chilham Way, Hayes		561 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Filling Station, 115 - 119 Westmoreland Road		754 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pickhurst Junior Academy PICKHURST LANE	grass pitches	407 yd
Calso Health & Fitness Club 28-30 28-30 LETCHWORTH DRIVE	health and fitness suite	541 yd
Norman Park Athletics Track HAYES LANE	athletics tracks	855 yd
Bromley Football Club (Hayes Lane) HAYES LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	858 yd
Nuffield Health (Bromley) HAYES LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	872 yd
South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD	tennis courts	931 yd
Bromley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Sandford Road	indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	1,020 yd
Bromley Town And Old Bromleians Cricket Club HAYES LANE	grass pitches	1,041 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	149.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR2 9ER