Marion Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2DF 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 Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2DL, BR5 2DN, BR5 2EQ, BR5 2EP, BR5 2DE, BR5 2DQ, BR5 2DW, BR5 2EY, BR5 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 2DF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 31.5% | 36.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 47.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 48.8% | 56.7% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.7% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 9.6% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.5% | 14.1% | -15.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 40.5% | 21.5% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 79% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 96.5% | 84.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 83.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marion Crescent was 92.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.8% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marion Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 228th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-28 | £470,601 |
| 37 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-04-22 | £634,283 |
| 47 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-05-19 | £505,214 |
| 53 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-11 | £559,880 |
| 45 Marion Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-11 | £471,132 |
BR5 2DF 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 25 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,895 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 | 3,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,429 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 | 5,088 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 | 1,884 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 279 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 315 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 335 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 775 yd | |
| Nando's | Storage Unit 1A, Nugent Shopping Park | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 888 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 282 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 282 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 282 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 282 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 775 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 517 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.