Babbacombe Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 3LS is located in the Plaistow 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 Babbacombe Road, Bromley, BR1 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 3LQ, BR1 3LR, BR1 3PG, BR1 3LT, BR1 3JG, BR1 3PN, BR1 3PW, BR1 3PQ, BR1 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 3LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3LS 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 | 37.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 55.1% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 60.6% | 59.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3LS this area, 5.4% 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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 58.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 82.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 89.7% | 82.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 83% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babbacombe Road was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Babbacombe Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 149th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Babbacombe Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-02-10 | £855,311 |
| 114 Babbacombe Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2020-11-23 | £711,063 |
| 100 Babbacombe Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-11-06 | £728,989 |
| 82 Babbacombe Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2019-11-19 | £630,985 |
| 114 Babbacombe Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-01-13 | £722,674 |
BR1 3LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lavender House | 26 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 276 yd | |
| Raj Moni | 10 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 276 yd | |
| Grillery Fish Bar | 39 College Road, Bromley | 393 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Bromley | 78 College Road, Bromley | 398 yd | |
| Royal Mail | Royal Mail Delivery Office, Sherman Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 276 yd | |
| Red Lion | 10 North Road, Bromley | 310 yd | |
| White Horse | The White Horse, 64 Palace Road | 403 yd | |
| The Anglesey Arms | 90 Palace Road, Bromley | 403 yd | |
| Freelands Tavern | 31 Freelands Road, Bromley | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 276 yd | |
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 393 yd | |
| Stop 4 Wings | 76 College Road, Bromley | 398 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 3 Market Parade, East Street | 599 yd | |
| Tombik Kebab | 19C East Street, Bromley | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 377 yd | |
| Lidl | 124 - 126 High Street, Bromley | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Walters Yard | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| The Sundridge Park Club Lawn Close | squash courts, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 578 yd | |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Trugym Bromley 31-33 31-33 EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 804 yd |
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| West Wickham New Church Hall High Street | 980 yd | |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre (Bromley) PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE KENTISH WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,052 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.