Dorney Rise is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2JQ 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 Dorney Rise, Orpington, BR5 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2JG, BR5 2JE, BR5 2JB, BR5 2HX, BR5 2JF, BR5 2JA, BR5 2HZ, BR5 1RE, BR5 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.2% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around BR5 2JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 38.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.7% | 42.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 38.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.3% | 21.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 14.5% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 25.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.1% | 79.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 94.4% | 86.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 87.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorney Rise was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorney Rise has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dorney Rise, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2023-02-08 | £426,292 |
| 6 Dorney Rise, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-06-24 | £356,513 |
| 30 Dorney Rise, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-03-31 | £423,372 |
| 16 Dorney Rise, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2008-07-25 | £458,698 |
| 6 Dorney Rise, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2006-05-03 | £321,234 |
BR5 2JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR5 2JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 624 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,681 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 | 927 yd | |
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 952 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 805 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 930 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 930 yd | |
| Sunshine Peak | 12A Marion Crescent, Orpington | 930 yd | |
| Seafare | 14 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 265 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.