Ockham Drive, Orpington, BR5 3DT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	50.2%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	47.8%	49.8%	2.0%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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 3DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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	35.3%	52.1%	16.8%	37.9%	14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	42.2%	35.2%	-7.0%	44.2%	-9.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	11.8%	7.5%	-4.3%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	9.3%	4.2%	-5.1%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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	42.4%	46.6%	4.2%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	32%	35.8%	3.8%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	16.5%	12.5%	-4.0%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	7.6%	4.4%	-3.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BR5 3DT this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.7%	30.7%	-9.0%	18.2%	12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	8.8%	-4.9%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	12.1%	-3.1%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	21.9%	8.7%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	9.3%	20.5%	11.2%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	6.4%	2.8%	-3.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	3.3%	2.6%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	1.8%	2%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	3.6%	4.3%	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.0%	0.7%
Other Black	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	2%	0.9%	0.4%	1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	2%	1.3%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	0.8%	0.5%
White	85.6%	76.6%	-9.0%	81.4%	-4.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	0.1%	2.5%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	91.4%	88.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	2.2%	4.4%	2.2%	0.8%	3.6%
Africa	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	3%	0.5%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	88.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0%	8.4%	8.4%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	0.7%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.8%	76.7%	-3.9%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.8%	13.5%	9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.3%	37.2%	11.1%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	4%	0.6%	3.4%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Ockham Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ockham Drive was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ockham Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 247th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BR5 3DT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ockham Drive are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ockham Drive, Orpington, BR5 3DT

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR5 3DT

Average Price
£341,571

Semi-Detached
£364,190

Terraced
£337,569

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£252,479

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ockham Drive

Average Price
£368,964

Semi-Detached
£378,052

Terraced
£370,670

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£262,726

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ockham DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Ockham Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-12-15	£382,858
9 Ockham Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-05-31	£377,581
7 Ockham Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,000	2020-02-17	£363,220
33 Ockham Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-10-25	£368,034
9 Ockham Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2019-08-02	£294,231

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR5 3DT

Employment

BR5 3DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	29
Retired	28
Other	20
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Manufacturing	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	358 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	997 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Primary School Oxford Road , DA14 6LW	2out of 4	1,048 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Baugh Road , Footscray DA14 5ED	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope Community School 167 Rectory Lane , DA14 5BU	2out of 4	1,411 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA	1out of 4	537 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE	3out of 4	1,256 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	3out of 4	2,367 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG	3out of 4	2,739 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU	- not rated	1,437 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD	- not rated	1,495 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR	- not rated	1,552 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS	4out of 4	1,575 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD	- not rated	1,891 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
League Of Friends Sandwich Bar & Kiosk	Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue	715 yd
Sunrise City	41 Cray Road, Sidcup	944 yd
Domino's Pizza	91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	1,018 yd
Indian Valley	59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	1,018 yd
Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway	86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	1,080 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Hub @ Link Youth Centre	Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way	469 yd
Foots Cray Social Club	23-27 Cray Road, Sidcup	1,025 yd
Sidcup & District Conservative Club	Oxford Road, Sidcup	1,025 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Double Luck	76 Grovelands Road, Orpington	197 yd
Premier Chicken	35 Leith Hill, Orpington	954 yd
Orpington Citi Kitchen	82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	360 yd
Kemnal Technology College SEVENOAKS WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	471 yd
Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD	grass pitches	874 yd
Sidcup & Districts Conservative Club OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	916 yd
Orchard Primary School OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,004 yd
Sidcup Place LANGTREES LANGTREES THE GREEN	tennis courts	1,038 yd
Footscray Social Club CRAY ROAD		1,046 yd
Christ The King St Marys Sixth Form College CHISLEHURST ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,070 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BR5 3DT