South Hill Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 0RT 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 South Hill Road, Bromley, BR2 0RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 0RW, BR2 0NP, BR2 0RU, BR2 0NR, BR2 0RE, BR2 0PW, BR2 0NL, BR2 0AS, BR2 0PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 0RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 BR2 0RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.2% 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 | 20.5% | 22.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 69.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 25.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 56.7% | 63.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 27% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 BR2 0RT this area, 7.9% 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 52.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 84% | 79.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 89.1% | 86.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 88.3% | 86.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Hill Road was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
South Hill Road has the lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 18th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 South Hill Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £642,500 | 2021-02-04 | £758,507 |
| 62 South Hill Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2019-12-13 | £1,063,920 |
| 102 South Hill Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2019-06-11 | £1,169,503 |
| 80 South Hill Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2016-08-26 | £917,132 |
| 98 South Hill Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,950 | 2013-08-19 | £802,771 |
BR2 0RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Kingswood Road , BR2 0HG | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 2,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truffles Kitchen Ltd | 125 Westmoreland Road, Bromley | 747 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 2, 147 - 151 Westmoreland Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Wood Bowling Club | South Hill Wood Recreation Ground, Tootswood Road | 503 yd | |
| Shortlands Tavern | Station Road, Shortlands | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlands Tandoori | 100 Martins Road, Bromley | 963 yd | |
| Fu Do | 79 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 1,011 yd | |
| Village Fish And Chips | 89 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Filling Station, 115 - 119 Westmoreland Road | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 528 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall MALMAINS WAY | 696 yd | |
| Queensmead Recreation Ground QUEENSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.