Kevington Drive is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2NU 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 Kevington Drive, Orpington, BR5 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2NT, BR5 2NP, BR5 2NX, BR5 2NR, BR5 2NZ, BR5 2HL, BR5 2QP, BR5 2NS, BR5 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 38.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 47.9% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 26.1% | 20.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 12.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 37.5% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.1% | 72% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.3% 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% | 81.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.5% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kevington Drive was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kevington Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 445th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Kevington Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £462,236 |
| 34 Kevington Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-12-18 | £559,469 |
| 8 Kevington Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-11-08 | £512,470 |
| 10 Kevington Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-06-07 | £441,048 |
| 2 Kevington Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-05-18 | £403,285 |
BR5 2NU 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 698 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 756 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 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 3,670 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 | 4,777 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 | 1,895 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berils Cafe | 9 Stanley Way, Orpington | 958 yd | |
| Taste House Africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 967 yd | |
| The Greek Way | 26 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Olives | 72 Sayes Court Road, Orpington | 575 yd | |
| Island Fish And Chips | 363 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 752 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 754 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 958 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 759 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 | 205.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.