Saxville Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3AN 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 Saxville Road, Orpington, BR5 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3AW, BR5 3AP, BR5 3SA, BR5 3BA, BR5 3AR, BR5 2JS, BR5 2JT, BR5 2JW, BR5 3SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3AN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 59.5% | 57.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 40.5% | 42.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 37.1% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 37.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 17.8% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 6.1% | -8.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.9% | 40.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 33.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 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 | 42.9% | 27% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 76.6% | 73.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 87.7% | 80% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 81% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.4% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxville Road was 196.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% higher than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Saxville Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 78th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Saxville Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-11-17 | £371,596 |
| 23 Saxville Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-05-19 | £504,457 |
| 57 Saxville Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-10-12 | £506,241 |
| 9 Saxville Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-08-22 | £395,454 |
| 13 Saxville Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-05-18 | £584,526 |
BR5 3AN 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | - not rated | 427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 427 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 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic School Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 422 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 599 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington | 303 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 343 yd | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 438 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 438 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 744 yd | |
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 343 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 343 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 343 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 438 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 343 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 374 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 628 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 603 yd | |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 242.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.