Andrews Close is in Orpington and in Bexley district. BR5 3JT 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 Andrews Close, Orpington, BR5 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3JS, BR5 3JQ, BR5 3JH, BR5 3FT, BR5 3FR, BR5 3FS, BR5 3JG, BR5 3JR, BR5 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.5% | 40.4% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39.1% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.2% | 52.1% | 18.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 30.4% | -14.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 38.3% | 21.6% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 29.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 86.3% | 71.8% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 92.8% | 78.5% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 79.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andrews Close was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andrews Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 259th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Andrews Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-09-11 | £381,395 |
| 4 Andrews Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2013-10-10 | £423,623 |
| 8 Andrews Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,250 | 2013-07-31 | £386,478 |
| 10 Andrews Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2013-03-22 | £406,702 |
| 10 Andrews Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-01-19 | £417,680 |
BR5 3JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 579 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 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,625 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 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 296 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 3,157 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 | 219 yd | |
| McDonalds | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington | 531 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 592 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 772 yd | |
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 216 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 216 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 768 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 948 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 566 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 617 yd | |
| Co-op | 97 - 101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Orpington Golf Centre ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE ORPINGTON GOLF CENTRE SANDY LANE | golf | 604 yd |
| Gray'S Farm Primary Academy GRAYS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Bannatyne Orpington SANDY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 961 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.