Langley Gardens is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1AB is located in the Petts Wood & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langley Gardens, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1BN, BR5 1AY, BR2 8BW, BR5 1AA, BR5 1AX, BR2 8BN, BR5 1BL, BR5 1BX, BR2 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 BR5 1AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 27.2% | 29.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 60.4% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 55% | 58.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 13% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.3% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 41.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.2% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 92.9% | 84.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 85.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley Gardens was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langley Gardens has the 31st lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Langley Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,025,880 |
| 3 Langley Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2025-03-27 | £696,435 |
| 18 Langley Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-11-11 | £872,643 |
| 6 Langley Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-08-02 | £722,672 |
| 23 Langley Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2020-11-19 | £835,088 |
BR5 1AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
BR5 1AB 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,227 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 | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdoot Tandoori | 107 Queensway, Petts Wood | 513 yd | |
| Thai Moom | Victory House, 131 Queensway | 513 yd | |
| Bella Vita Deli | 87 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd | |
| Troy | 101 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd | |
| Uskudar | 61 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sovereign Of The Seas | 109 - 111 Queensway, Petts Wood | 513 yd | |
| Coral Sea | 103 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 610 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Petts Wood Royal British Legion Clu, Queensway | 641 yd | |
| One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub | 209 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Do | 85 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd | |
| El Kervan | 71 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 95 Queensway, Petts Wood | 554 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 572 yd | |
| Petts Wood Kebab House | 13 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 641 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 735 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 574 yd | |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Parkfield Recreation Ground PARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.