Tilbury Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2JR is located in the St Paul's 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 Tilbury Close, Orpington, BR5 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3AF, BR5 3AZ, BR5 3AG, BR5 3BT, BR5 2JH, BR5 3BS, BR5 3BP, BR5 3BU, BR5 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 42% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 36.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 51.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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 | 27.4% | 22.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 8.6% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 30% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87% | 76.9% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 93.2% | 81.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92% | 82% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilbury Close was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tilbury Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 213th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tilbury Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2024-06-28 | £437,875 |
| 8 Tilbury Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-01 | £394,951 |
| 17 Tilbury Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-12-01 | £324,937 |
| 20 Tilbury Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-11-12 | £431,692 |
| Nutmeg Tilbury Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-06-11 | £500,790 |
BR5 2JR 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | 2out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 582 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington | 419 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 420 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 504 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 504 yd | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 450 yd | |
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 420 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 420 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 420 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 522 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 420 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 585 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 235 yd | |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Orpington Golf Centre ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE SANDY LANE | golf | 837 yd |
| Kemnal Technology College SEVENOAKS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Bannatyne Orpington SANDY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.