Oakdene Road, Orpington, BR5 2AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	51.3%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.3%	48.7%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	32%	40.7%	8.7%	37.9%	2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	44.4%	-1.2%	44.2%	0.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	9.2%	5.3%	-3.9%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	9.2%	4.9%	-4.3%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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	46.9%	56.1%	9.2%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	37.8%	33.4%	-4.4%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	10.1%	7.2%	-2.9%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	3.5%	2.3%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	24.6%	13.6%	-11.0%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	13.6%	1.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	19.8%	4.4%	13.4%	6.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	4.1%	-2.0%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	17.3%	4.6%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	24.1%	30%	5.9%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	4.8%	1.6%	-3.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Black African	5.2%	1.3%	-3.9%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	0.9%	2.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	88.8%	83.7%	-5.1%	81.4%	2.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.7% 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	90.6%	85.7%	-4.9%	83.2%	2.5%
European Union	3.1%	4.9%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.9%	1.8%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.9%	86.2%	-3.7%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	1%	7.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	4.3%	3.6%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44%	37.2%	6.8%
Christian	46.3%	46.2%	0.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Oakdene Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdene Road was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Oakdene Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 16th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR5 2AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Oakdene Road are based on 283 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 Oakdene Road, Orpington, BR5 2AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR5 2AR

Average Price
£483,951

Semi-Detached
£478,461

Terraced
£516,890

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakdene Road

Average Price
£375,082

Semi-Detached
£472,568

Terraced
£436,558

Detached
£629,968

Flats/Maisonettes
£262,611

Other
£188,784

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakdene Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
207 Oakdene Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£592,500	2025-04-29	£596,673
221 Oakdene Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£458,906	2025-01-08	£478,007
223 Oakdene Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-10-20	£449,551
219 Oakdene Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2022-03-25	£491,944
221 Oakdene Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2022-02-01	£511,263

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR5 2AR

Employment

BR5 2AR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Construction	12
Education	12
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF	- not rated	466 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF	4out of 4	466 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	3out of 4	652 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	- not rated	652 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	- not rated	652 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	3out of 4	2,202 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	2,202 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	2,202 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	2,294 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	2,294 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	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	1,532 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,562 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	626 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	1,532 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY	- not rated	1,753 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP	- not rated	2,262 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP	- not rated	2,490 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greek Way	26 Marion Crescent, Orpington	911 yd
Berils Cafe	9 Stanley Way, Orpington	993 yd
Parkside Restaurant	5 - 7 Chislehurst Road, Orpington	1,017 yd
Taste House Africa	1 Stanley Way, Orpington	1,018 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cricketers	93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington		868 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut Delivery	28 Marion Crescent, Orpington	906 yd
Beijing Express	36 Marion Crescent, Orpington	906 yd
Sunshine Peak	12A Marion Crescent, Orpington	906 yd
Seafare	14 Marion Crescent, Orpington	906 yd
Simla Balti House	17A Stanley Way, Orpington	993 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	336 yd
Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road		955 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	174.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR5 2AR