Lovelace Avenue is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 8EB is located in the Bromley Common & Holwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lovelace Avenue, Bromley, BR2 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 8EA, BR2 8DH, BR2 8DF, BR2 8DJ, BR2 8DE, BR2 8DQ, BR2 8DL, BR2 8BL, BR2 8DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR2 8EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 8EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 35.3% | 34.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.8% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 33.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.7% | 80.1% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 87.7% | 79.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 87.7% | 79.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.7% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovelace Avenue was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Bromley Common & Holwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lovelace Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood and the 438th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Lovelace Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-04-14 | £559,670 |
| 66 Lovelace Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-09-28 | £479,910 |
| 42 Lovelace Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £509,000 | 2022-07-25 | £532,492 |
| 64 Lovelace Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-02-28 | £460,012 |
| 44 Lovelace Avenue, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-04-08 | £434,180 |
BR2 8EB 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.
BR2 8EB 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester - Crooked Billet | Crooked Billet, 286 Southborough Lane | 474 yd | |
| Teds | 227 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 743 yd | |
| Vunch Cafe | 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 767 yd | |
| Mustard | 201 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 816 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe & Grill | 197 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bromleians Football Club | Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Fish & Chips And Chinese Take Away | 229 Southborough Lane, Bromley | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Parkfield Recreation Ground PARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| John Cooper Ground (Old Bromleians Fc) LOWER GRAVEL ROAD | grass pitches | 889 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 | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.