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Who lives in BR3 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BR3 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bromley
Region
London
Population
22,085 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BR3 5

Residents
22,085
2024 estimate
Households
10,162
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 35–39, at 8.9% of residents. 18.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.7% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

BR3 5England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.5% of residents are female and 47.5% male.

BR3 5
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.5%51%
  • Male47.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.1% of adults in BR3 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.9% have never married.

BR3 5England
Married or civil partnership43.1%44.7%
Never married38.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.6%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed6.1%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

86.8% of residents in BR3 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BR3 5
54%
32%
England
  • Very good54.4%48.5%
  • Good32.4%33.7%
  • Fair9.9%12.7%
  • Bad2.5%4%
  • Very bad0.9%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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