Crest View Drive is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1FE is located in the Petts Wood & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1BU, BR5 1DE, BR5 1DG, BR5 1LA, BR5 1DF, BR5 1BZ, BR5 1BY, BR5 1NB, BR5 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 1FE 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 138.1% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crest View Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 154th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Press House Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-03 | £333,887 |
| Flat 11 Press House Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2023-03-03 | £380,257 |
| Flat 10 Press House Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-11-26 | £331,403 |
| Flat 28 Press House Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-10-26 | £423,586 |
| Flat 10 Press House Crest View Drive, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-30 | £329,303 |
| 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 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,839 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 | 2,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 108 yd | |
| Thai Moom | Victory House, 131 Queensway | 108 yd | |
| Elliott's - Fresh Brew | 20 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 118 yd | |
| Atlas Restaurant | 205 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 152 yd | |
| Cardamom | 7 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sovereign Of The Seas | 109 - 111 Queensway, Petts Wood | 108 yd | |
| One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub | 209 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 152 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 211 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 233 yd | |
| Coral Sea | 103 Queensway, Petts Wood | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 169 yd | |
| Petts Wood Kebab House | 13 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 169 yd | |
| Fab Kebab | 190 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 244 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 196 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 244 yd | |
| Sun Do | 85 Queensway, Petts Wood | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 284 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 297 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 355 yd | |
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Southborough Primary School SOUTHBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.