London Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 3RL 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 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 3SY, BR1 4HD, BR1 3SX, BR1 3SZ, BR1 3ST, BR1 3WU, BR1 3SN, BR1 3SL, BR1 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 3RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.1% | 38.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 45.2% | 56.1% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 31.5% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 8.6% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 55% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.1% | 78.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 82% | 77.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 77.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.5% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
London Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 295th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98A London Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,300 | 2023-03-06 | £337,799 |
| 90 London Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-11-14 | £508,982 |
| 94 London Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-06-07 | £668,525 |
| 102A London Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-27 | £276,302 |
| 118 London Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-06-01 | £1,355,986 |
BR1 3RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 3RL 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,789 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 | 4,085 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 | 4,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillery Fish Bar | 39 College Road, Bromley | 636 yd | |
| Buddys Cafe | 28 London Road, Bromley | 674 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 674 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Bromley | 78 College Road, Bromley | 705 yd | |
| LRT Bus Stand Canteen | Bromley North Bus Station, Northside Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Service Club | 33 London Road, Bromley | 672 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 912 yd | |
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 929 yd | |
| Shortlands Golf Club | Meadow Road, Bromley | 963 yd | |
| Swan And Mitre | 262 High Street, Bromley | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 636 yd | |
| Montagu's Sushi | 26 London Road, Bromley | 674 yd | |
| Seven Stars Kebab | 30 London Road, Bromley | 674 yd | |
| Stop 4 Wings | 76 College Road, Bromley | 705 yd | |
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 847 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Walters Yard | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Valley Primary School BECKENHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 931 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 222.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.