Barnesdale Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2AU is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnesdale Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2AX, BR5 2BU, BR5 2AT, BR5 2BT, BR5 2AL, BR5 2BX, BR5 2BN, BR5 2AH, BR5 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2AU 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% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 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 area around BR5 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 46.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 5.7% | -7.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 19.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 11.4% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 30.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.5% | 80.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 88.9% | 84.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnesdale Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Orpington average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Barnesdale Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-31 | £286,624 |
| 15 Barnesdale Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-16 | £311,526 |
| 69 Barnesdale Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-02-24 | £283,401 |
| 45 Barnesdale Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-02 | £322,741 |
| 13 Barnesdale Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-04 | £260,688 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,249 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 | 4,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greek Way | 26 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 443 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 541 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 565 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 742 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 758 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 780 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 800 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 980 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 434 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 434 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 434 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 434 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 742 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 425 yd | |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 941 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.