Sevenoaks Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3AE 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 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, BR5 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3AL, BR5 3AQ, BR5 3AR, BR5 3AS, BR5 3AH, BR5 3EY, BR5 3EX, BR5 3SA, BR5 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3AE 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 | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.6% | -0.5% | 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 vicinity of BR5 3AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 31.1% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 52.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 43.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 35% | 20.9% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 28% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 85.6% | 79.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.3% | 82.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sevenoaks Way was 354.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.6% higher than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sevenoaks Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 35th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-02-05 | £866,242 |
| 114 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-04-22 | £515,974 |
| 150 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-07 | £445,902 |
| 148 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-23 | £499,777 |
| 140 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-08 | £448,984 |
BR5 3AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 554 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 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | 2out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington | 1 yd | |
| Butterfly Café | 9 Crays Parade, Main Road | 312 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 403 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 578 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 318 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 318 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 601 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 601 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 167 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 433 yd | |
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 601 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Orpington Golf Centre ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE SANDY LANE | golf | 948 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.