The Avenue is in St Pauls Cray, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3DH 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 The Avenue, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 3DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3DN, BR5 3EF, BR5 2QN, BR5 3DW, BR5 2QL, BR5 3DG, BR5 3EQ, BR5 2QJ, BR5 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 36.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 47.5% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 5% | -7.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 45% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 15.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 21.8% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 27.7% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 72.8% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 88.7% | 77.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 77.2% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 268th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-10-05 | £401,861 |
| 84 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-03-15 | £465,325 |
| 82 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-08-25 | £422,370 |
| 82 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2015-06-26 | £374,424 |
| 82 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2011-12-09 | £374,405 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR5 3DH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 402 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 | 402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 479 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidcup Hill Primary School Oxford Road , DA14 6LW | - not rated | 1,307 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 | - not rated | 310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 310 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic School Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 1,578 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 | 4,112 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 | 430 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harenc School 167 Rectory Lane , Footscray DA14 5BU | - not rated | 1,463 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 | 664 yd | |
| Indian Valley | 59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 664 yd | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway | 86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 728 yd | |
| Ozzie's Diner | 80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 728 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hub @ Link Youth Centre | Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way | 156 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Luck | 76 Grovelands Road, Orpington | 339 yd | |
| Orpington Citi Kitchen | 82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 728 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 732 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 732 yd | |
| Sea Bream Fish Bar | 129 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 732 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Edgington Way | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kemnal Technology College SEVENOAKS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 772 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.