Dorchester Close, Orpington, BR5 3EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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	53.6%	54.2%	0.6%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	46.4%	45.8%	-0.6%	49.0%	-3.2%

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 3EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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	43.1%	48%	4.9%	37.9%	10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	34.1%	31.1%	-3.0%	44.2%	-13.1%
Separated	4.3%	4.3%	0.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	11.2%	10.2%	-1.0%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	7.3%	6.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	0.2%

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	38.3%	44.4%	6.1%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	40.3%	33.3%	-7.0%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	15.6%	14.7%	-0.9%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.2%	5.1%	0.9%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%

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 3EZ this area, 28.9% 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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.1%	28.9%	-8.2%	18.2%	10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	11.5%	-7.5%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	18.6%	2.7%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	5.1%	3.4%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	13.8%	3.5%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	12.5%	20.2%	7.7%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.9%	1.5%	-1.4%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	1.9%	2.1%	0.2%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	1.6%	4.8%	3.2%	2.5%	2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	0.4%	2.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	87.3%	79.4%	-7.9%	81.4%	-2.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.2% 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%	82.2%	-5.8%	83.2%	-1.0%
European Union	4.2%	7.2%	3.0%	6.1%	1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	3.9%	3.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	4.8%	2.2%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	82.5%	-5.5%	83.2%	-0.7%
10+ Years	0%	11.5%	11.5%	9.8%	1.7%
5-10 Years	1%	3%	2.0%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	5.2%	0.9%	-4.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	2.1%	-3.7%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.6%	76.7%	-5.1%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Turkey	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	40.9%	46.2%	-5.3%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Dorchester Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Close was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the St Paul's Cray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dorchester Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray and the 179th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

🔎 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 3EZ, 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 Dorchester Close are based on 9 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 Dorchester Close, Orpington, BR5 3EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR5 3EZ

Average Price
£300,724

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£300,724

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorchester Close

Average Price
£329,765

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£329,765

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorchester CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Dorchester Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2016-07-01	£339,000
17 Dorchester Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-12-12	£302,454
17 Dorchester Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£166,000	2006-08-01	£364,626
10 Dorchester Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£122,500	2004-05-24	£300,924
17 Dorchester Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£134,500	2003-02-21	£370,695

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR5 3EZ

Employment

BR5 3EZ 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	88
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	27
Other	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	18
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	17
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	21
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
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	204 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	812 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Primary School Oxford Road , DA14 6LW	2out of 4	1,201 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR	3out of 4	1,447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Baugh Road , Footscray DA14 5ED	3out of 4	1,457 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	453 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	3out of 4	2,367 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	3out of 4	2,380 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG	3out of 4	2,935 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,396 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU	- not rated	1,594 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD	- not rated	1,614 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR	- not rated	1,629 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD	- not rated	2,099 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
Domino's Pizza	91 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	817 yd
Indian Valley	59 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	817 yd
Hong's Noodle Bar And Takeaway	86 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	880 yd
Ozzie's Diner	80 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	880 yd
Scott's Pie & Mash	117 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	914 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Hub @ Link Youth Centre	Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way		261 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Double Luck	76 Grovelands Road, Orpington	73 yd
Premier Chicken	35 Leith Hill, Orpington	824 yd
Orpington Citi Kitchen	82 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	880 yd
Best Kebab & Pizza	127 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	914 yd
China Chopsticks	95 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington	914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington		914 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	293 yd
Kemnal Technology College SEVENOAKS WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	423 yd
Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD	grass pitches	683 yd
Riverside School MAIN ROAD		1,051 yd
Sidcup & Districts Conservative Club OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,089 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	46.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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