Durham Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 0QA is located in the Shortlands & Park Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Avenue, Bromley, BR2 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 0PQ, BR2 0EH, BR2 0PZ, BR2 0RF, BR2 0PH, BR2 0PJ, BR2 0PT, BR2 0SL, BR2 0TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 0QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 48% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 35.5% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 43.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 80.1% | 70.3% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 80.5% | 62.1% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 13.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 62.1% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 18.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 2.8% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shortlands & Park Langley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 1 Durham Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-10-25 | £629,591 |
| 14 Durham Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2024-05-10 | £910,212 |
| 5 Durham Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,529,264 | 2023-12-01 | £1,605,403 |
| Flat 3 12 Durham Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2022-07-21 | £231,510 |
| Flat 1 Pine Tree Lodge, 7 Durham Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-02-04 | £372,807 |
BR2 0QA 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School St Mark's Ce Primary School , Aylesbury Road BR2 0QR | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Kingswood Road , BR2 0HG | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,591 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | 6 St Mark's Square, Bromley | 552 yd | |
| Nando's | 9 St Mark's Square, Bromley | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 11 St Mark's Square, Bromley | 594 yd | |
| Smoque | 2 - 4 Ringers Road, Bromley | 640 yd | |
| Yankee Bar | Restaurant, Churchill Court | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmal Crompton | 23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley | 664 yd | |
| South Hill Wood Bowling Club | South Hill Wood Recreation Ground, Tootswood Road | 679 yd | |
| Bromley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club | Sandford Road, Bromley | 790 yd | |
| Churchill Theatre | High Street, Bromley | 856 yd | |
| Shortlands Tavern | Station Road, Shortlands | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 8 High Street, Bromley | 705 yd | |
| Danwas Pizza | 6 High Street, Bromley | 718 yd | |
| The Plaice To Be | 22 High Street, Bromley | 718 yd | |
| Subway | 10 High Street, Bromley | 718 yd | |
| Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd | Kiosk On Platforms 3 And 4, Bromley South Railway Station | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 3 - 5 High Street, Bromley | 766 yd | |
| Waitrose | 45 Masons Hill, Bromley | 774 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 37 - 41 High Street, Bromley | 777 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Filling Station, 115 - 119 Westmoreland Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Queensmead Recreation Ground QUEENSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Bromley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Sandford Road | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| West Wickham New Church Hall High Street | 939 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bromley) CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre (Bromley) PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE KENTISH WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Calso Health & Fitness Club 28-30 28-30 LETCHWORTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Ravensbourne School HAYES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.