Tavistock Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 0SY 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 Tavistock Road, Bromley, BR2 0SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 0SZ, BR2 0XT, BR2 0SS, BR2 0QS, BR2 0PT, BR2 0SQ, BR2 0PS, BR2 0TA, BR2 0YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR2 0SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 51.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44% | 48.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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% | 39.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 48.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 54.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 76.4% | 65.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 78.3% | 66.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 66.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.6% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 4.3% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Bromley Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bromley Town and the 407th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Tavistock Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-31 | £243,408 |
| 7 Tavistock Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-08-15 | £620,873 |
| 6 Tavistock Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2021-10-13 | £247,065 |
| 26 Tavistock Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-06-25 | £287,223 |
| 4 Tavistock Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £269,800 | 2021-02-05 | £295,833 |
BR2 0SY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 0SY 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School St Mark's Ce Primary School , Aylesbury Road BR2 0QR | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Kingswood Road , BR2 0HG | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 985 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 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 2,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | 6 St Mark's Square, Bromley | 436 yd | |
| Nando's | 9 St Mark's Square, Bromley | 461 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 11 St Mark's Square, Bromley | 472 yd | |
| Direct Line Insurance | Churchill Court, Masons Hill | 511 yd | |
| Yankee Bar | Restaurant, Churchill Court | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmal Crompton | 23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley | 529 yd | |
| Bromley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club | Sandford Road, Bromley | 560 yd | |
| South Hill Wood Bowling Club | South Hill Wood Recreation Ground, Tootswood Road | 796 yd | |
| Churchill Theatre | High Street, Bromley | 854 yd | |
| Bromley Football Club | Hayes Lane, Hayes | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 8 High Street, Bromley | 570 yd | |
| Danwas Pizza | 6 High Street, Bromley | 599 yd | |
| The Plaice To Be | 22 High Street, Bromley | 599 yd | |
| Subway | 10 High Street, Bromley | 599 yd | |
| Beezoo Espresso Bar Ltd | Kiosk On Platforms 3 And 4, Bromley South Railway Station | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 45 Masons Hill, Bromley | 603 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 3 - 5 High Street, Bromley | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 37 - 41 High Street, Bromley | 688 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Filling Station, 115 - 119 Westmoreland Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Sandford Road | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Ravensbourne School HAYES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bromley) CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 CROSBY HOUSE 9-13 ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Calso Health & Fitness Club 28-30 28-30 LETCHWORTH DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Queensmead Recreation Ground QUEENSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre (Bromley) PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE PAVILION LEISURE CENTRE KENTISH WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| West Wickham New Church Hall High Street | 943 yd | |
| Bromley Wendover Lawn Tennis Club GLANVILLE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bromley) HAYES LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,013 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 | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.