Kingsgate Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3EY 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 Kingsgate Close, Orpington, BR5 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3HE, BR5 3HF, BR5 3EX, BR5 3HH, BR5 3HG, BR5 3FR, BR5 3HX, BR5 3FS, BR5 3JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 41.3% | 50.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 31.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48% | 42.4% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.9% | 23.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 8.9% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 31.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.6% | 79.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 88.6% | 74.8% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 10% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 75.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsgate Close was 173.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.1% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsgate Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 70th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kingsgate Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-02-21 | £177,066 |
| 16 Kingsgate Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2012-05-04 | £183,761 |
| 2 Kingsgate Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2010-07-28 | £185,249 |
| 16 Kingsgate Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2004-02-16 | £184,012 |
| 2 Kingsgate Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2003-01-31 | £182,013 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 721 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 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,389 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 | 438 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Café | 9 Crays Parade, Main Road | 100 yd | |
| McDonalds | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington | 227 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 384 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 581 yd | |
| Scott's Pie & Mash | 117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 112 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 112 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 644 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 805 yd | |
| China Chopsticks | 95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 269 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 415 yd | |
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 805 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 492 yd | |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Orpington Golf Centre ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE SANDY LANE | golf | 802 yd |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 833 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 | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.