Heath Side, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 1EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	52.3%	0.6%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	48.3%	47.7%	-0.6%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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 1EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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	19.9%	23.5%	3.6%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	62.5%	58.5%	-4.0%	44.2%	14.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.5%	7.3%	0.8%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	10.5%	10%	-0.5%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

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	46.5%	51.2%	4.7%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	36.6%	33.6%	-3.0%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	11.9%	12.7%	0.8%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	4.7%	1.8%	-2.9%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.5%	12%	-12.5%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	12%	0.1%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	18.5%	2.3%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.6%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	12%	1.5%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	29.6%	39%	9.4%	33.8%	5.2%
Other	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	0%	4.9%	4.9%	3.1%	1.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	94.8%	87.5%	-7.3%	81.4%	6.1%
Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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	94.2%	86.4%	-7.8%	83.2%	3.2%
European Union	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.3%	3%	2.7%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	5.2%	4.3%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	86.4%	-7.5%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	0%	10%	10.0%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0.3%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	3.9%	1.7%	2.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Heath Side Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Side was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Heath Side has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 69th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£70,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR5 1EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heath Side are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heath Side, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR5 1EY

Average Price
£714,795

Semi-Detached
£721,701

Terraced
£620,735

Detached
£718,960

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heath Side

Average Price
£740,201

Semi-Detached
£737,893

Terraced
£652,026

Detached
£765,993

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heath SideStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1B Heath Side, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£790,000	2022-01-13	£826,566
38 Heath Side, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2021-11-29	£879,034
44 Heath Side, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2020-05-04	£774,288
34 Heath Side, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£562,500	2019-07-15	£689,183
42 Heath Side, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£679,950	2017-03-17	£844,454

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR5 1EY

Employment

BR5 1EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BR5 1EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	85
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	19
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	20
Education	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Information and communication	14
Construction	12
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL	4out of 4	389 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL	- not rated	389 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL	- not rated	446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL	4out of 4	446 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL	4out of 4	1,350 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	4out of 4	1,517 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	- not rated	1,517 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	1,904 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	- not rated	1,904 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	- not rated	2,378 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE	- not rated	2,117 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	3,142 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW	- not rated	1,538 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE	- not rated	2,117 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD	- not rated	2,238 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	2,329 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG	4out of 4	3,290 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crofton Bakery	90 Crofton Lane, Orpington	345 yd
Costa	79 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,086 yd
Bella Vita Deli	87 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,093 yd
Troy	101 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,093 yd
Uskudar	61 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,093 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Royal British Legion Club	Petts Wood Royal British Legion Clu, Queensway		1,035 yd
Coral Sea	103 Queensway, Petts Wood		1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mo's Fish & Chips	92 Crofton Lane, Orpington	345 yd
Sun Do	85 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,093 yd
El Kervan	71 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,093 yd
Britannia Fish Bar	95 Queensway, Petts Wood	1,093 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Morrison, 70 Queensway		1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	393 yd
Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE	grass pitches	409 yd
Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD		983 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.