Bay Tree Close is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 2TS is located in the Bickley & Sundridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bay Tree Close, Bromley, BR1 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 2WH, BR1 2TT, BR1 2TG, BR1 2PX, BR1 2PU, BR1 2UJ, BR1 2PW, BR1 2UD, BR1 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 2TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 57.4% | 52.4% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 42.6% | 47.6% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 22.1% | 30.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 49.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 14% | 6.6% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 56.7% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 27.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 11.4% | -12.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 12.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 52.7% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 14.6% | 2.7% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.4% | 74.1% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 80% | 77.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 77.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 19.2% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 1% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bay Tree Close was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bay Tree Close has the 81st lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 462nd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bay Tree Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,247,500 | 2019-12-06 | £1,462,690 |
| 2 Bay Tree Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2014-04-11 | £1,298,111 |
| 7 Bay Tree Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £925,000 | 2008-03-28 | £1,719,120 |
| 1 Bay Tree Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2002-12-06 | £1,361,799 |
| 2 Bay Tree Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2002-05-02 | £1,327,263 |
BR1 2TS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
BR1 2TS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR1 2TS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Scotts Park Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | - not rated | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity College 81 Plaistow Lane , BR1 3LL | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Parva School 14 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & More | 179B Widmore Road, Bromley | 348 yd | |
| Chaplins Cafe | 171 Widmore Road, Bromley | 352 yd | |
| Papadam | 18 Tylney Road, Bromley | 614 yd | |
| Unico Gelato & Caffe Ltd | 75 High Street, Bromley | 703 yd | |
| Azaaya Bar & Restaurant | 50 - 54 Widmore Road, Bromley | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club | 98 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 350 yd | |
| The Oak | 206 Widmore Road, Bromley | 399 yd | |
| Freelands Tavern | 31 Freelands Road, Bromley | 696 yd | |
| Bromley Bowling Club | 77A Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 785 yd | |
| Red Lion | 10 North Road, Bromley | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Cos Kebab And Burger | 208 Widmore Road, Bromley | 399 yd | |
| Tom Bell | Ground Floor, 187 Widmore Road | 457 yd | |
| Sinnamon Jerk Centre | 36 Canon Road, Bromley | 919 yd | |
| Smak Burgers & Shakes | 165 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 1,074 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 169 Homesdale Road, Bromley | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 124 - 126 High Street, Bromley | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 310 yd |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 642 yd | |
| Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane | 834 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 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 | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.