Marion Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2DE 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 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2HD, BR5 2DW, BR5 2HF, BR5 2EQ, BR5 2EY, BR5 2DD, BR5 2HE, BR5 2DG, BR5 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2DE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 28.6% | 40% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 45.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 7.3% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 46.4% | 55.4% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 30.9% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.5% | 16.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.2% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 31.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 88.5% | 81.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 92.6% | 84.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.4% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marion Crescent was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.1% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marion Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 294th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £432,600 | 2023-12-06 | £454,138 |
| 3 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-23 | £431,376 |
| 11 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-07-23 | £669,244 |
| 17 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-09-27 | £387,575 |
| 1A Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-07-26 | £555,569 |
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 2,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 3,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,506 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 | 5,259 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 | 1,862 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,974 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 | 119 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 138 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 160 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 621 yd | |
| Nando's | Storage Unit 1A, Nugent Shopping Park | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 740 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 127 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 127 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 127 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 127 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 621 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 1,010 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 399 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 972 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 | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.