Bannister Gardens is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3ER is located in the St Paul's Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bannister Gardens, Orpington, BR5 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3EW, BR5 3HB, BR5 3ES, BR5 3HA, BR5 3EL, BR5 3WB, BR5 3EN, BR5 3WA, BR5 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3ER has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 56.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 43.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 3ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 37.9% | 42.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 37.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 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 | 42.3% | 44.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 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 | 29.6% | 23.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 32.7% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.3% | 64.7% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 74.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 73.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bannister Gardens was 154.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.2% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bannister Gardens has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 89th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Bannister Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-17 | £259,222 |
| 26 Bannister Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-11 | £246,331 |
| 35 Bannister Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-02-26 | £240,000 |
| 17 Bannister Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-07-09 | £253,863 |
| 35 Bannister Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-05-04 | £226,757 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,118 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 830 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 3,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 156 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 221 yd | |
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 365 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 365 yd | |
| Butterfly Café | 9 Crays Parade, Main Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 202 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 389 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 476 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 518 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 145 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 387 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 936 yd | |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.