Towncourt Crescent is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1PG 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 Towncourt Crescent, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1PQ, BR5 1ND, BR5 1NB, BR5 1NW, BR5 1NN, BR5 1PU, BR5 1PP, BR5 1LG, BR5 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 1PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 20.9% | 24.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.9% | 66.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 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 (89%) 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 | 56.8% | 59.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1PG this area, 8.2% 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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 48.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 82.4% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 91.7% | 88.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towncourt Crescent was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Towncourt Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 7th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Towncourt Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2017-10-13 | £922,209 |
| 17 Towncourt Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £910,500 | 2016-05-13 | £1,175,582 |
| 19 Towncourt Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-11-30 | £1,146,825 |
| 19 Towncourt Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2011-04-04 | £1,323,133 |
| 25 Towncourt Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2007-11-22 | £966,571 |
BR5 1PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 3,008 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 | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts Cafe | 182 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 224 yd | |
| Indian Essence | 176 - 178 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 224 yd | |
| Senor Tapas | 1 Station Square, Petts Wood | 275 yd | |
| Atlas Restaurant | 205 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 280 yd | |
| Cyprianis | 17 Station Square, Petts Wood | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub | 209 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 280 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 340 yd | |
| Petts Wood Bowling Club | Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway | 369 yd | |
| Daylight Inn | Station Square, Petts Wood | 404 yd | |
| The Sovereign Of The Seas | 109 - 111 Queensway, Petts Wood | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fab Kebab | 190 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 224 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 196 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 224 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 414 yd | |
| Petts Wood Kebab House | 13 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 414 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 13 Fairway, Petts Wood | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 322 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 404 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 586 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.