Crest View Drive is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1BZ 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 Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1BY, BR5 1BP, BR5 1FD, BR5 1BU, BR5 1BW, BR5 1DA, BR5 1BX, BR5 1FE, BR5 1DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 1BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.2% | 48.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 31.3% | 38% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 49.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 60.1% | 55.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 31.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 10.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 43.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% 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% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 91.8% | 81.3% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94.3% | 86.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 87.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crest View Drive was 132.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.9% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crest View Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 148th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2025-02-18 | £772,256 |
| 35 Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £762,000 | 2023-07-20 | £810,469 |
| 13 Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-07-19 | £797,706 |
| 27 Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-08-09 | £743,320 |
| 7 Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2021-06-29 | £926,749 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,931 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 | 2,554 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 | 972 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 208 yd | |
| Thai Moom | Victory House, 131 Queensway | 208 yd | |
| Elliott's - Fresh Brew | 20 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 257 yd | |
| Cardamom | 7 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 301 yd | |
| Oakley Coffee | 15 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sovereign Of The Seas | 109 - 111 Queensway, Petts Wood | 208 yd | |
| One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub | 209 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 341 yd | |
| Coral Sea | 103 Queensway, Petts Wood | 349 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 368 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 301 yd | |
| Petts Wood Kebab House | 13 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 301 yd | |
| Sun Do | 85 Queensway, Petts Wood | 349 yd | |
| El Kervan | 71 Queensway, Petts Wood | 349 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 95 Queensway, Petts Wood | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 453 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 465 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 444 yd | |
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 970 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 299.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.