Priorsford Avenue is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2EN 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 Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2EW, BR5 2ER, BR5 2EP, BR5 2EG, BR5 2HG, BR5 2EX, BR5 2EZ, BR5 2HH, BR5 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.4% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 53.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.5% | 14.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 16.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 33.6% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92% | 75.7% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 88.5% | 75.7% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 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 | 86.5% | 75.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.3% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 2.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priorsford Avenue was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.5% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priorsford Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 251st highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-04-01 | £458,204 |
| 9 Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2024-09-27 | £485,948 |
| 19 Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2022-01-28 | £508,100 |
| 11 Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2020-12-17 | £505,124 |
| 19 Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-03-26 | £458,894 |
BR5 2EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 292 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,316 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 | 815 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 364 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 370 yd | |
| The Greek Way | 26 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 402 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 658 yd | |
| Nando's | Storage Unit 1A, Nugent Shopping Park | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 339 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 364 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 412 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 412 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 658 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 912 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 688 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.