Barcombe Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2QD 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barcombe Close, Orpington, BR5 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2QQ, BR7 6QR, BR5 2QE, BR7 6QL, BR5 2QA, BR7 6QP, BR7 6QZ, BR5 2QF, BR7 6QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 2QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46% | 48.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 35.7% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 7.6% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 55.6% | 53.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 21.9% | 14.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 10% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 37.3% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 80.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 94.8% | 83.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 83.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barcombe Close was 201.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.4% higher than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barcombe Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 77th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Barcombe Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-02-20 | £218,916 |
| 4 Barcombe Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-24 | £228,928 |
| 9 Barcombe Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-04-21 | £338,941 |
| 21 Barcombe Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-04-14 | £212,876 |
| 11 Barcombe Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-07-08 | £354,646 |
BR5 2QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR5 2QD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3out of 4 | 742 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 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,940 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 | 1,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,887 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 | 715 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 715 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 769 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 769 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 715 yd | |
| Premier Chicken | 35 Leith Hill, Orpington | 725 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 780 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 780 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary Academy ST PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WOOD HILL | grass pitches | 968 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.