Albert Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 9PY 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 Albert Road, Bromley, BR2 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 9PT, BR2 9PL, BR2 9SL, BR2 9PP, BR2 9PR, BR2 9SJ, BR2 9PN, BR2 9PJ, BR2 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR2 9PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 38.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 41.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 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 (87.6%) 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 | 58.5% | 52.2% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BR2 9PY this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 7.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.1% | 13.2% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 43.4% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 81.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 92.4% | 84.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 84.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albert Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 218th lowest crime rate of 928 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 fallen by about -60.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Albert Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-01 | £646,373 |
| 4 Albert Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-03-08 | £496,721 |
| 50 Albert Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £561,500 | 2023-10-12 | £586,091 |
| 66 Albert Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-09-04 | £648,989 |
| 68 Albert Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2022-09-23 | £521,165 |
BR2 9PY 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | - not rated | 781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Junior School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Infant School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes Plain Primary School Church Lane , BR2 8LD | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Girls Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community school | 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 | 595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's College 48 Masons Hill , BR2 9JQ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Parva School 14 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Pupil Referral Service Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson & Hearn | 40 Mosslea Road, Bromley | 159 yd | |
| Oriental Garden | 85A Chatterton Road, Bromley | 279 yd | |
| Twins Cafe | 48 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 299 yd | |
| Cockney's Of Bromley | 44 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 299 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 32 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery - The Crown | The Crown, 155 Bromley Common | 399 yd | |
| The Chequers | 177 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 404 yd | |
| Chatterton Arms | 41 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 505 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley | 934 yd | |
| Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club | 33 Great Elms Road, Bromley | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Fish Bar | 4 Salisbury Road, Bromley | 158 yd | |
| Pinh On | 65 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 279 yd | |
| Tiffin Choice | 9 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 505 yd | |
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Circle Sports Ground (Closed) Crown Lane | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed) Southlands Road | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| The Life Centre Rookery Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Bromley) BATHS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Bromley Sea Cadets Hall T S NARVIK T S NARVIK MAGPIE HALL LANE | 929 yd | |
| Bromley Golf Centre MAGPIE HALL LANE | golf | 946 yd |
| Bishop Justus C Of E School MAGPIE HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Norman Park Recreation Ground Hayes Lane | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.