Fairway is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1EE 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 Fairway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1EG, BR5 1LQ, BR5 1EF, BR5 1LH, BR5 1LW, BR5 1LJ, BR5 1LL, BR5 1LN, BR5 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 1EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 1EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 19% | 22.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 66.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 52.9% | 53.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 44.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 88.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.3% | 87.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fairway has the 51st highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 301st highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Fairway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2023-04-06 | £958,567 |
| 33 Fairway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-09-23 | £863,252 |
| 45 Fairway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-06-25 | £805,869 |
| 47 Fairway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-10-01 | £1,004,177 |
| 29 Fairway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2019-10-03 | £1,013,855 |
BR5 1EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,220 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 | 3,082 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 | 1,602 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semosh | 11 Fairway, Petts Wood | 113 yd | |
| Aqua Bar & Grill | Aqua Bar And Grill, Station Square | 175 yd | |
| Cow And Bean | Station Square, Petts Wood | 175 yd | |
| Cyprianis | 17 Station Square, Petts Wood | 223 yd | |
| The Rib Shack | 5 Station Square, Petts Wood | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Inn | Station Square, Petts Wood | 175 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Petts Wood Royal British Legion Clu, Queensway | 215 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 263 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 270 yd | |
| Coral Sea | 103 Queensway, Petts Wood | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 1 Rice Parade, Fairway | 89 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 13 Fairway, Petts Wood | 113 yd | |
| Sun Do | 85 Queensway, Petts Wood | 311 yd | |
| El Kervan | 71 Queensway, Petts Wood | 311 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 95 Queensway, Petts Wood | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 175 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 223 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 752 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 | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.