Chipperfield Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2LN 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 Chipperfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2LE, BR5 2LP, BR5 2UA, BR5 2LF, BR5 2PJ, BR5 2LW, BR5 2NF, BR5 2JZ, BR5 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 56.3% | 55.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 43.7% | 44.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 2LN, 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 | 53.6% | 48.6% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 36.1% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 28.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 12.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 21.5% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 10.9% | -8.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 28.7% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.6% | 67.9% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.1% 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% | 79.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 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 | 89.4% | 78.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chipperfield Road was 206.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% higher than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chipperfield Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 77th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Culverstone House Chipperfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-04-28 | £201,614 |
| Flat 1 Culverstone House Chipperfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2015-10-21 | £175,761 |
| Flat 12 Culverstone House Chipperfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2014-04-11 | £142,930 |
| Flat 14 Culverstone House Chipperfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-08-06 | £120,574 |
| Flat 1 Culverstone House Chipperfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2010-03-19 | £157,500 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 265 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,762 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 | 2,602 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 | 298 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 453 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 501 yd | |
| McDonalds | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington | 599 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 659 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Fish And Chips | 363 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 165 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 167 yd | |
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 246 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 625 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 482 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 495 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 661 yd | |
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 1,067 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.