Leaves Green Road is in Keston and in Bromley district. BR2 6DB is located in the Darwin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leaves Green Road, Keston, BR2 6DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 6DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 26.7% | 29.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 52.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 43.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.1% | 22.2% | 7.1% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 29.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94% | 93% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 93.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leaves Green Road was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Leaves Green Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 131st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cranworth Cottages Leaves Green Road, Keston, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-01-21 | £447,033 |
| 15 Cranworth Cottages Leaves Green Road, Keston, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,071 | 2020-01-21 | £546,462 |
| 17 Cranworth Cottages Leaves Green Road, Keston, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-09-06 | £443,245 |
| 7 Cranworth Cottages Leaves Green Road, Keston, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2011-04-05 | £511,559 |
| 3 Cranworth Cottages Leaves Green Road, Keston, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2010-01-18 | £580,239 |
BR2 6DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 6DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Church of England Primary School Lakes Road , BR2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe Primary School High Elms Road , Downe BR6 7JN | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Common Primary School Gates Green Road , Coney Hall BR4 9DG | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 4out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 2out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,817 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 | 4,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Events | Yellow Barn, Holwood Farm | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Leaves Green Road, Keston | 561 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.