Oaktree Gardens is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 5BE 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 Oaktree Gardens, Bromley, BR1 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5BG, BR1 5DB, BR1 5BP, BR1 5BD, BR1 5BQ, BR1 5BB, BR1 5DD, BR1 5DE, BR1 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 5BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 31.4% | 32% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 52.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 16.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 40.2% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 80.9% | 68.2% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 89.6% | 83% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 82.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2.1% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaktree Gardens was 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Oaktree Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 110th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Oak Tree Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £433,500 | 2024-01-30 | £468,512 |
| 79 Oak Tree Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-03-26 | £685,516 |
| 75 Oak Tree Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-11-01 | £568,039 |
| 59 Oak Tree Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-09-13 | £523,275 |
| 75 Oak Tree Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-01-28 | £546,899 |
BR1 5BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 5BE 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,064 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 | 3,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 2,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenya Cafe | 127 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 609 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 609 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 674 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 785 yd | |
| Chai With Friends | 87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 699 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 795 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club | Garden Road, Bromley | 926 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 609 yd | |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 784 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 636 Downham Way, Bromley | 784 yd | |
| Meta Fried Chicken Ltd | 640 Downham Way, Bromley | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 644 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 852 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 933 yd |
| Downham Health & Leisure Centre DOWNHAM HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE DOWNHAM HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE MOORSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.