Homesdale Road, Bromley, BR2 9LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 9LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	47.3%	48.5%	1.2%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	52.7%	51.5%	-1.2%	49.0%	2.5%

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 area around BR2 9LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.3%	48.2%	9.9%	37.9%	10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	34.1%	25.9%	-8.2%	44.2%	-18.3%
Separated	1.8%	5.4%	3.6%	2.2%	3.2%
Divorced	10.8%	11.6%	0.8%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	15%	8.9%	-6.1%	6.1%	2.8%

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 (85.2%) 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	48.8%	50%	1.2%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	30.2%	35.2%	5.0%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	15.1%	11%	-4.1%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	4.4%	3.8%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	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	22.8%	18.3%	-4.5%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	7.3%	-1.7%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	14.2%	1.0%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	3.2%	-1.0%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	12.3%	-3.9%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	26.3%	41.6%	15.3%	33.8%	7.8%
Other	8.4%	3.2%	-5.2%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	11.7%	3.8%	-7.9%	2.5%	1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	3.8%	3.3%	1.0%	2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	3.4%	2.9%	0.8%	2.6%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	85.9%	72%	-13.9%	81.4%	-9.4%
Roma	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.2%	2.5%
Arab	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.2% 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	81.5%	79.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	-4.0%
European Union	7.3%	6.4%	-0.9%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.5%	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	7.3%	4.2%	-3.1%	2.7%	1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1%	4.9%	3.9%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	3.4%	2.9%	1.3%	2.1%
Oceania	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.5%	79.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	-4.0%
10+ Years	6.3%	13.3%	7.0%	9.8%	3.5%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	2.3%	-4.5%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Middle East	1.9%	0.1%	1.8%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	7.2%	13.5%	-6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.8%	37.2%	8.6%
Christian	36.9%	46.2%	-9.3%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	7.3%	6.5%	0.8%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Homesdale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Homesdale Road was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Homesdale Road has the 72nd lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 432nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£66,100

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR2 9LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 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 Homesdale Road are based on 643 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 Homesdale Road, Bromley, BR2 9LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR2 9LY

Average Price
£4,342,220

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£4,342,220

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Homesdale Road

Average Price
£382,600

Semi-Detached
£527,853

Terraced
£465,971

Detached
£1,189,088

Flats/Maisonettes
£318,054

Other
£371,926

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Homesdale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Tourama House, 17 Homesdale Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£2,135,000	2007-02-02	£4,473,118

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR2 9LY

Employment

BR2 9LY 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	91
Retired	58
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Education	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Other	4
Manufacturing	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL	3out of 4	582 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ	3out of 4	790 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ	3out of 4	836 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL	3out of 4	1,045 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	1,078 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	476 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW	- not rated	1,415 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ	4out of 4	2,271 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	2,337 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB	4out of 4	2,806 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	1,423 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	385 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE	- not rated	1,211 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS	- not rated	1,519 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY	- not rated	1,657 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR	- not rated	1,754 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Maria's Chocolate	9 Homesdale Road, Bromley	57 yd
Madras Accent	149 Masons Hill, Bromley	155 yd
Rosie Lee Cafe & Deli	24 Homesdale Road, Bromley	205 yd
Don Giovanni	57 - 59 Homesdale Road, Bromley	220 yd
Planet 224 Plus	123 - 125 Masons Hill, Bromley	293 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bricklayers Arms	141 - 143 Masons Hill, Bromley	155 yd
The Bitter End Cafe Bar	139 Masons Hill, Bromley	155 yd
Crown Of Bromley	The Tigers Head, 14 Masons Hill	170 yd
Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club	33 Great Elms Road, Bromley	205 yd
The Lord Homesdale	Lord Homesdale, 184 Homesdale Road	690 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking Chef	5 Homesdale Road, Bromley	57 yd
Bromley Chicken	163 Masons Hill, Bromley	155 yd
Domino's Pizza	161 Masons Hill, Bromley	155 yd
Ho Lok	147 Masons Hill, Bromley	155 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	22 Homesdale Road, Bromley	205 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Homesdale Road, Bromley	588 yd
Co-op	2 Chatterton Road, Bromley	732 yd
Waitrose	45 Masons Hill, Bromley	748 yd
Tesco Express	3 - 5 High Street, Bromley	899 yd
Sainsbury's Local	37 - 41 High Street, Bromley	1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bromley Wendover Lawn Tennis Club GLANVILLE ROAD	tennis courts	336 yd
Ravensbourne School HAYES LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	538 yd
Bromley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Sandford Road	indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	702 yd
Bromley Town And Old Bromleians Cricket Club HAYES LANE	grass pitches	717 yd
Nuffield Health (Bromley) HAYES LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	813 yd
Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane		818 yd
Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed) Southlands Road	grass pitches	843 yd
Virgin Active Club (Bromley) BATHS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	891 yd
Bromley Football Club (Hayes Lane) HAYES LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	899 yd
Energie Fitness (Bromley) CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 ELMFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	995 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	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR2 9LY