Hood Avenue is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2EE 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 Hood Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2EF, BR5 2ED, BR5 2DD, BR5 2HE, BR5 2FH, BR5 2HF, BR5 2DW, BR5 2DE, BR5 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 36% | 43.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 35% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 50.5% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 33.2% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 24.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 28.3% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 82.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.5% | 84% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hood Avenue was 399.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 966.5% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hood Avenue has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 26th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Hood Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-11-01 | £634,134 |
| 39 Hood Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2023-03-10 | £371,355 |
| 37 Hood Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £415,500 | 2022-08-15 | £410,016 |
| 11 Hood Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-01-24 | £401,703 |
| 3 Hood Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2021-12-17 | £510,893 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 523 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Cray Primary School High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 84 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 100 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 108 yd | |
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 515 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 553 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 85 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 85 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 85 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 85 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 542 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 897 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 259 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.