Union Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 9SB 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 Union Road, Bromley, BR2 9SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 9SA, BR2 9SH, BR2 9SJ, BR2 9QB, BR2 9QQ, BR2 9SD, BR2 9SL, BR2 9SF, BR2 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR2 9SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.9% | 52.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 35.5% | 38.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 42.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 55.5% | 49% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 | 18.1% | 12.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 42.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.4% | 81.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 88.6% | 80.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 80.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Road was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Union Road has the 59th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 367th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A Union Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,850 | 2025-03-17 | £369,554 |
| 9 Union Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-01-10 | £647,715 |
| 21 Union Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2024-11-29 | £623,049 |
| 15 Union Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2023-02-01 | £529,934 |
| 16 Union Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-08-09 | £666,073 |
BR2 9SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9SB 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 | 152 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Primary School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | - not rated | 570 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Junior School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raglan Infant School Raglan Road , BR2 9NL | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Girls Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Boys Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 5,203 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 | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Parva School 14 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Pupil Referral Service Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford House School 8-10 Southborough Road , Bickley BR1 2EB | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Garden | 85A Chatterton Road, Bromley | 130 yd | |
| Twins Cafe | 48 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 172 yd | |
| Cockney's Of Bromley | 44 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 172 yd | |
| Pearson & Hearn | 40 Mosslea Road, Bromley | 200 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 32 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterton Arms | 41 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 294 yd | |
| Toby Carvery - The Crown | The Crown, 155 Bromley Common | 347 yd | |
| The Chequers | 177 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 557 yd | |
| Bromley Common Social And Athletic Club | 33 Great Elms Road, Bromley | 813 yd | |
| The Lord Homesdale | Lord Homesdale, 184 Homesdale Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinh On | 65 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 130 yd | |
| Salisbury Fish Bar | 4 Salisbury Road, Bromley | 256 yd | |
| Tiffin Choice | 9 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 294 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 22 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 904 yd | |
| Mumbai Kitchen | 36 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Chatterton Road, Bromley | 288 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Recreation Ground (Closed) Southlands Road | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Blue Circle Sports Ground (Closed) Crown Lane | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Bromley) BATHS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| The Life Centre Rookery Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Norman Park Recreation Ground Hayes Lane | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.