Ravensbourne Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 0BX is located in the Shortlands & Park Langley 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 Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, BR2 0BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 0BD, BR2 0BT, BR2 0BG, BR2 0BQ, BR3 5HE, BR2 0BH, BR3 5HH, BR3 5HG, BR3 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 0BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR2 0BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 9.7% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 40.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 71.9% | 64.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 70.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 70.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 71.1% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 1% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensbourne Avenue was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Ravensbourne Avenue has the 43rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 427th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-05 | £207,684 |
| 235 Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-05-05 | £401,870 |
| 213 Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £493,400 | 2023-01-20 | £501,788 |
| 273 Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2022-02-02 | £535,986 |
| 197 Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-10 | £532,021 |
BR2 0BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
BR2 0BX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR2 0BX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green St George's Road , BR3 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 4,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 848 yd | |
| Mittee Indian Restaurant | 20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlands Golf Club | Meadow Road, Bromley | 1,013 yd | |
| Beckenham Sports Club | Beckenham Cricket Club, 19 Foxgrove Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 12 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 976 yd | |
| Lezz-Et Mangal | 16 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 976 yd | |
| Spice Isle Grill | 8 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 976 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 976 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Ten-Em-Bee Sports Development Centre TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OLD BROMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 853 yd |
| Beckenham Cricket Club BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB BECKENHAM CRICKET CLUB FOXGROVE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.