Okemore Gardens is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3FJ is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Okemore Gardens, Orpington, BR5 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3FN, BR5 3FL, BR5 3FP, BR5 3QN, BR5 3NR, BR5 3NH, BR5 3FD, BR5 3TP, BR5 4EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3FJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 53.3% | 54.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 29.9% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 35.9% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 6.3% | -11.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.6% | 45.1% | 19.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 28.9% | 13.3% | -15.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 49.1% | 22% | -27.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 36.9% | 27.1% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 81.9% | 66.9% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 88.9% | 70.6% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 70.7% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.8% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Okemore Gardens was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.3% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Okemore Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 87th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Okemore Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-18 | £254,461 |
| 112 Okemore Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2020-08-25 | £148,267 |
| 108 Okemore Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-07-12 | £447,588 |
| 105 Okemore Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £330,500 | 2015-05-22 | £467,857 |
| 108 Okemore Gardens, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £325,000 | 2015-04-30 | £468,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | - not rated | 665 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Cray Primary School High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 183 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 183 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 218 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 234 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 806 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 107 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 167 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 329 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 705 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 236 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 590 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 874 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.