Kingsway is in Petts Wood, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 1PT 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 Kingsway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 1PW, BR5 1QA, BR5 1LE, BR5 1PF, BR5 1PY, BR5 1JX, BR5 1PS, BR5 1PN, BR5 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 1PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% 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 | 14.8% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 67.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 23.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 53% | 60.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 29.7% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 46.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 95% | 87.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 87.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| 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 Kingsway was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 95th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Kingsway, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2024-11-29 | £975,675 |
| 94 Kingsway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2019-05-30 | £835,236 |
| 94 Kingsway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2019-02-28 | £888,029 |
| 98 Kingsway, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-01-09 | £956,710 |
| 80 Kingsway, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2009-12-08 | £1,014,942 |
BR5 1PT 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 1PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,269 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 | 3,470 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 | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 2,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts Cafe | 182 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 485 yd | |
| Indian Essence | 176 - 178 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 491 yd | |
| Cyprianis | 17 Station Square, Petts Wood | 507 yd | |
| The Rib Shack | 5 Station Square, Petts Wood | 507 yd | |
| Costa | 3 Station Square, Petts Wood | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood Bowling Club | Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway | 236 yd | |
| Daylight Inn | Station Square, Petts Wood | 578 yd | |
| Vault And Vine | 18 Station Square, Petts Wood | 593 yd | |
| One Inn The Wood - Micro Pub | 209 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 598 yd | |
| Petts Wood Snooker Club | Petts Wood Snooker & American Pool, West Approach | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fab Kebab | 190 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 491 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 196 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood | 491 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 13 Fairway, Petts Wood | 524 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 1 Rice Parade, Fairway | 566 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood | 507 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood | 578 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrison, 70 Queensway | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willett Recreation Ground WILLETT RECREATION GROUND WILLETT RECREATION GROUND CROSSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Oakley Fitness CHATSWORTH PARADE | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Petts Wood Methodist Church Halls LAKESWOOD ROAD | 797 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 295.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.