Transmere Close is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1DX 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 Transmere Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1BB, BR5 1EB, BR5 1DY, BR5 1DT, BR5 1BD, BR5 1DU, BR5 1EA, BR5 1DS, BR5 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 1DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 54.5% | 49.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 50.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 1DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 30.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 45.5% | 51.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 38% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 7.2% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 38.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91% | 82.6% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 73.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 73% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Transmere Close was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Transmere Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32A Transmere Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-05 | £322,928 |
| 45 Transmere Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-23 | £341,083 |
| 49 Transmere Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-31 | £342,282 |
| 43 Transmere Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-03-22 | £335,861 |
| 47 Transmere Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2021-02-04 | £331,140 |
BR5 1DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1DX 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,277 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 | 2,833 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 | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 79 Queensway, Petts Wood | 299 yd | |
| Bella Vita Deli | 87 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| Troy | 101 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| Uskudar | 61 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| Woody's Diner | 1 West Approach, Petts Wood | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | Petts Wood Royal British Legion Clu, Queensway | 250 yd | |
| Coral Sea | 103 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 334 yd | |
| Daylight Inn | Station Square, Petts Wood | 376 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Do | 85 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| El Kervan | 71 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 95 Queensway, Petts Wood | 307 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 1 Rice Parade, Fairway | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 250 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 196 yd | |
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.