Rochester Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 3DW 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 Rochester Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 3DN, BR1 3FG, BR1 3DL, BR1 3DR, BR1 3EU, BR1 3DJ, BR1 3EX, BR1 3EZ, BR1 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 3DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 19.5% | 31.6% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 55.1% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 58.1% | 62.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3DW this area, 7.7% 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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 14.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 87.9% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 91.7% | 87.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 87.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Avenue was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Rochester Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Rochester Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-11-29 | £856,967 |
| 38 Rochester Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-04-18 | £834,242 |
| 62 Rochester Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-02-09 | £701,935 |
| 70 Rochester Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-10-10 | £764,045 |
| 64 Rochester Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2015-02-20 | £889,461 |
BR1 3DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3DW 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Primary School Nightingale Lane , BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Fontaine Academy Nightingale Lane , Bickley BR1 2SQ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 945 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 | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,261 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 | 303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Cafe | 171 Widmore Road, Bromley | 491 yd | |
| Azaaya Bar & Restaurant | 50 - 54 Widmore Road, Bromley | 538 yd | |
| Coffee & More | 179B Widmore Road, Bromley | 597 yd | |
| Papadam | 18 Tylney Road, Bromley | 621 yd | |
| Bromley Fitness Centre | 9 Elmfield Road, Bromley | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Sports Club / Bromley Cricket Club | 98 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 625 yd | |
| The Oak | 206 Widmore Road, Bromley | 627 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | The Crown And Anchor, 19 Park Road | 656 yd | |
| The Lord Homesdale | Lord Homesdale, 184 Homesdale Road | 725 yd | |
| White Horse | The White Horse, 64 Palace Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinnamon Jerk Centre | 36 Canon Road, Bromley | 622 yd | |
| Shish Cos Kebab And Burger | 208 Widmore Road, Bromley | 627 yd | |
| Tom Bell | Ground Floor, 187 Widmore Road | 716 yd | |
| VR N3XT | 21A The Mall, Bromley | 746 yd | |
| Quiznos Sub | 202 The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Homesdale Road, Bromley | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 37 - 41 High Street, Bromley | 801 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 3 - 5 High Street, Bromley | 803 yd | |
| Waitrose | 45 Masons Hill, Bromley | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Walters Yard | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Adult Education College (Closed) The Widmore Centre The Widmore Centre Nightingale Lane | 381 yd | |
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 630 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bromley) CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre (Bromley) PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE KENTISH WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Bromley Wendover Lawn Tennis Club GLANVILLE ROAD | tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Trugym Bromley 31-33 31-33 EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| West Wickham New Church Hall High Street | 904 yd | |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 938 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 | 63.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.