Murray Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 3DS is located in the Bromley Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Murray Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 3DT, BR1 3DD, BR1 3DB, BR1 3DP, BR1 3DX, BR1 3DU, BR1 3DR, BR1 3DA, BR1 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 3DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.5% | 53.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR1 3DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 22.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 64.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 45.1% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 43% | 37.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 BR1 3DS this area, 6.9% 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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 53% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 82.8% | 73.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 85.2% | 77.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 78.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.8% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murray Avenue was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Bromley Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Murray Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bromley Town and the 430th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Murray Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-07-29 | £1,170,138 |
| 109 Murray Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-12-17 | £866,917 |
| 107 Murray Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2017-10-25 | £877,030 |
| 99 Murray Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2012-02-15 | £1,055,213 |
| 99 Murray Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2009-03-27 | £994,221 |
BR1 3DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | - not rated | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 835 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 | 1,206 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Girls Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Boys Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd Basco House , 27a Widmore Road BR1 1RW | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Mencap Station Road , BR1 3LP | - not rated | 727 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity College 81 Plaistow Lane , BR1 3LL | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azaaya Bar & Restaurant | 50 - 54 Widmore Road, Bromley | 238 yd | |
| Pavilion Restaurant & Cafe | Pavilion Leisure Centre, Kentish Way | 485 yd | |
| Rhiannon's Cafe | United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road | 501 yd | |
| Franco Manca | 10 Widmore Road, Bromley | 501 yd | |
| Terrace Cafe And Restaurant | 25A Widmore Road, Bromley | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Anchor | The Crown And Anchor, 19 Park Road | 376 yd | |
| White Horse | The White Horse, 64 Palace Road | 476 yd | |
| The Anglesey Arms | 90 Palace Road, Bromley | 476 yd | |
| Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club | 98 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 578 yd | |
| Vu Vu Club | 30 East Street, Bromley | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiznos Sub | 202 The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street | 548 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's | 25 The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street | 550 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 3 Market Parade, East Street | 612 yd | |
| Tombik Kebab | 19C East Street, Bromley | 620 yd | |
| Yoshinoya Don | 28 - 30 The Mall, Bromley | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 37 - 41 High Street, Bromley | 699 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Walters Yard | 707 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 3 - 5 High Street, Bromley | 746 yd | |
| Waitrose | 45 Masons Hill, Bromley | 863 yd | |
| Tesco | Homesdale Road, Bromley | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre (Bromley) PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE KENTISH WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bromley) CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Trugym Bromley 31-33 31-33 EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane | 675 yd | |
| West Wickham New Church Hall High Street | 675 yd | |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Bromley Wendover Lawn Tennis Club GLANVILLE ROAD | tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.