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 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% higher than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsell Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 137th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2026-01-30 | £382,795 |
| 17 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-28 | £476,911 |
| 71 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-11-28 | £484,859 |
| 39 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-14 | £220,745 |
| 53 Horsell Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-07-26 | £170,847 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Farm Primary School Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3AD | - not rated | 415 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 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 435 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 512 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic School Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 1,669 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 | 3,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 389 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harenc School 167 Rectory Lane , Footscray DA14 5BU | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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.