Maple Close is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1LP 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 Maple Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1LL, BR5 1LH, BR5 1QE, BR5 1LQ, BR5 1JE, BR5 1LW, BR5 1LN, BR5 1LJ, BR5 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 22.3% | 22.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 65.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 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 (91.3%) 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 | 50.9% | 61.6% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.7% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BR5 1LP this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 76.6% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 87.9% | 85% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 85% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 11.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Close was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Maple Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Maple Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2024-03-01 | £874,096 |
| 12 Maple Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £632,500 | 2019-12-06 | £776,354 |
| 5 Maple Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-01-25 | £675,904 |
| 5 Maple Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2013-12-18 | £673,585 |
| 3 Maple Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2013-11-08 | £792,147 |
BR5 1LP 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,271 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 | 3,299 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 | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,949 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 | 264 yd | |
| Cyprianis | 17 Station Square, Petts Wood | 324 yd | |
| The Rib Shack | 5 Station Square, Petts Wood | 324 yd | |
| Costa | 3 Station Square, Petts Wood | 324 yd | |
| Ming | 23 Station Square, Petts Wood | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Inn | Station Square, Petts Wood | 343 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 407 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Petts Wood Royal British Legion Clu, Queensway | 439 yd | |
| One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub | 209 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 456 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 13 Fairway, Petts Wood | 264 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 1 Rice Parade, Fairway | 286 yd | |
| Fab Kebab | 190 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 383 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 196 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 383 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 324 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 343 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 519 yd | |
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 962 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.