Osterley Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 2ST 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 Osterley Close, Orpington, BR5 2ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2RU, BR5 2RR, BR5 2RT, BR5 2RP, BR5 2SZ, BR5 2RX, BR5 2RS, BR5 2SB, BR5 2SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 2ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.8% | 52.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 38.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 48.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 15.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 77.5% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 91.5% | 82% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 82% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osterley Close was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osterley Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 459th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Osterley Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2021-03-08 | £382,836 |
| 9 Osterley Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-10-16 | £384,580 |
| 7 Osterley Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-07-25 | £348,971 |
| 5 Osterley Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-06-21 | £390,677 |
| 8 Osterley Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-12-12 | £398,484 |
BR5 2ST area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 776 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Oxford Road , DA14 6LW | 2out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,254 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 | 573 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 573 yd | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 598 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 598 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Chicken | 35 Leith Hill, Orpington | 140 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 598 yd | |
| Double Luck | 76 Grovelands Road, Orpington | 652 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 703 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 657 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 | 873 yd |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Kemnal Technology College SEVENOAKS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.