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Who lives in BR5 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BR5 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Bromley
Region
London
Population
24,680 (2024)
Population

Who lives in BR5 2

Residents
24,680
2024 estimate
Households
9,552
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 35–39, at 7.2% of residents. 18.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.8% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

BR5 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.

BR5 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.2%51%
  • Male47.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.2% of adults in BR5 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 40.3% have never married.

BR5 2England
Married or civil partnership43.2%44.7%
Never married40.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.7%9.1%
Separated2.4%2.2%
Widowed5.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.5% of residents in BR5 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

BR5 2
50%
33%
12%
England
  • Very good49.9%48.5%
  • Good32.6%33.7%
  • Fair12.2%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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