Ravensbury Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2NR is located in the St Paul's Cray 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 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, BR5 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2NP, BR5 2NX, BR5 2QP, BR5 2NU, BR5 2NZ, BR5 2PB, BR5 2NT, BR7 6RG, BR5 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 38.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 47.9% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 20.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 12.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 37.5% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.1% | 72% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 90% | 81.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.5% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensbury Road was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ravensbury Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 379th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-12-09 | £677,005 |
| 7 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-09 | £500,500 |
| 27 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-08-12 | £531,908 |
| 39 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-05-24 | £542,735 |
| 5 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-04-08 | £517,759 |
BR5 2NR 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,048 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,048 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 1,066 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 1,074 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 616 yd | |
| Island Fish And Chips | 363 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 788 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 790 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,048 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 640 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.