Leith Hill Green is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2SB 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 Leith Hill Green, Orpington, BR5 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2RS, BR5 2SA, BR5 2RT, BR5 2RN, BR5 2RW, BR5 2RL, BR5 2RY, BR5 2ST, BR5 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 54% | 52.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46% | 47.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.7% | 37.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 41% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.4% | 41.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 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 | 32.7% | 24.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 23.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 86.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.1% | 89.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leith Hill Green was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leith Hill Green has the 13th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 280th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Leith Hill Green, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-02-04 | £325,996 |
| 6 Leith Hill Green, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2004-08-03 | £251,261 |
| 7 Leith Hill Green, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2004-01-30 | £378,757 |
| 5 Leith Hill Green, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2000-03-03 | £347,908 |
| 2 Leith Hill Green, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,300 | 1996-05-31 | £344,423 |
BR5 2SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 606 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2SR | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gray's Farm Primary School Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beaverwood School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 513 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 513 yd | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 523 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 523 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Chicken | 35 Leith Hill, Orpington | 36 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 523 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 634 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 634 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 606 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 | 830 yd |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.