Marion Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2DD is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2EF, BR5 2FH, BR5 2EE, BR5 2DW, BR5 2HE, BR5 2DG, BR5 2DE, BR5 2ED, BR5 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 40.6% | 47.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 34.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 46.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 28.7% | 20.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 30.2% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.1% | 73.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 73.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 | 80.3% | 73.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 13% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.2% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marion Crescent was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marion Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 362nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The First And Second Floor Flat At 24 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2024-11-28 | £248,183 |
| 26A Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-25 | £328,042 |
| 38A Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-11-09 | £273,065 |
| 6 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-05-19 | £366,805 |
| 20 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2023-02-20 | £20,243 |
BR5 2DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 2,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,628 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 | 5,326 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 | 1,767 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 3,099 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 | 13 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 112 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 134 yd | |
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 595 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 612 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 2 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 2 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 2 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 2 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 606 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 901 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 275 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.