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 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 239th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-10-05 | £409,489 |
| 84 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-03-15 | £474,184 |
| 82 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-08-25 | £430,411 |
| 82 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2015-06-26 | £381,552 |
| 82 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2011-12-09 | £381,512 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 345 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 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Oxford Road , DA14 6LW | 2out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School 167 Rectory Lane , DA14 5BU | 2out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,123 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 | 1,116 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 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.