Englefield Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2HY 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 Englefield Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2HS, BR5 2HU, BR5 2GY, BR5 2HR, BR5 2HP, BR5 2HZ, BR5 2HQ, BR5 2EU, BR5 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.5% | 52.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 2HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 36% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 49% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.7% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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 | 25.9% | 18.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 30.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.3% | 73.9% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 87.9% | 79.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 80% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.5% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Englefield Crescent was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Englefield Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 376th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 Englefield Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £543,000 | 2026-01-30 | £531,842 |
| 29 Englefield Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2026-01-27 | £470,137 |
| 37 Englefield Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-05-12 | £361,033 |
| 25 Englefield Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-03-17 | £452,228 |
| 45 Englefield Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-01-24 | £546,852 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 879 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 | 1,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,510 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 | 2,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,890 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 | 1,153 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 681 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 701 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 718 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 1,083 yd | |
| Nando's | Storage Unit 1A, Nugent Shopping Park | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 616 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 685 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 685 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 685 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 910 yd | |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.