Ravensbury Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2NW 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 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2NN, BR5 2NY, BR5 2PA, BR5 2PF, BR5 2NZ, BR5 2PD, BR5 2PE, BR5 2PB, BR5 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 58.7% | 55.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 41.3% | 44.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR5 2NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.7% | 53.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 24.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49.1% | 46.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 BR5 2NW this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 77.7% | 71.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 89.9% | 82.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 82.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensbury Road was 98.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravensbury Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 217th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2025-08-20 | £320,856 |
| 75 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-01-31 | £463,974 |
| 105 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2007-04-19 | £470,573 |
| 105 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2002-09-27 | £410,382 |
| 105 Ravensbury Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 1999-09-10 | £412,050 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR5 2NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 490 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 534 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 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,494 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 | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,101 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 | 848 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 817 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 822 yd | |
| The Greek Way | 26 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 848 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 968 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 355 yd | |
| Island Fish And Chips | 363 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 531 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 533 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 817 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 1,012 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 1,019 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 1,042 yd | |
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 744 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 | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.