Silverdale Road is in St Pauls Cray, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2LU 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 Silverdale Road, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2LX, BR5 2NA, BR5 2LZ, BR5 2NH, BR5 2LT, BR5 2LY, BR5 2NQ, BR5 2FF, BR5 2LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 41.8% | 46.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 39.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 43.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 40.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -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 | 28.9% | 20.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 13% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 26.6% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 80.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 90.8% | 83.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 83.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale Road was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silverdale Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 255th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Silverdale Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-08-04 | £360,874 |
| 71 Silverdale Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-08-05 | £467,785 |
| 73 Silverdale Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-06-29 | £420,203 |
| 49 Silverdale Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-25 | £402,935 |
| 53 Silverdale Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-04-30 | £416,045 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,191 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 | 1,437 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 673 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 673 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 684 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 738 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 450 yd | |
| Island Fish And Chips | 363 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 564 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 567 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 673 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 684 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 822 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 444 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 | 149 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.