Sevenoaks Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3AQ 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 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3AE, BR5 3AJ, BR5 3AL, BR5 3EY, BR5 3HF, BR5 2JH, BR5 3AF, BR5 3HG, BR5 3AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3AQ 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 3AQ 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 312.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.6% 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 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 36th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-08-29 | £550,832 |
| 137 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-09-16 | £578,330 |
| 117 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-06-14 | £460,294 |
| 141 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-09-14 | £499,197 |
| 155 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,780,000 | 2018-06-13 | £1,871,079 |
BR5 3AQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Farm Primary School Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | - not rated | 643 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 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 752 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | - not rated | 807 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 | 839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic School Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 2,592 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 | 3,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 489 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 145 yd | |
| Butterfly Café | 9 Crays Parade, Main Road | 262 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 519 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 600 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 397 yd | |
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 260 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 260 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 600 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 600 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 304 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 550 yd | |
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 346 yd | |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Orpington Golf Centre ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE SANDY LANE | golf | 816 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 | 55.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.2% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.