Horsell Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3BG 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 Horsell Road, Orpington, BR5 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 2QN, BR5 2QW, BR5 2QL, BR5 3BQ, BR5 2QS, BR5 2EA, BR5 2QT, BR5 3EF, BR5 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 51.9% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.9% | 48.1% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR5 3BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 47.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.4% | 43.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 37.4% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 21% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 16.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 30.1% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 79.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 91.7% | 80.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 80.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsell Road was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsell Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 254th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-11-28 | £485,963 |
| 39 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-14 | £233,593 |
| 53 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-07-26 | £180,791 |
| 43 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-12-14 | £203,744 |
| 39 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-12-08 | £210,129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Oxford Road , DA14 6LW | 2out of 4 | 1,514 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 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,124 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Foundation special school | No | 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 | 472 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 472 yd | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 536 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 536 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 104 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Luck | 76 Grovelands Road, Orpington | 391 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 536 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 556 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 556 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Kemnal Technology College SEVENOAKS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 975 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.