Star Lane is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3LL is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Star Lane, Orpington, BR5 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3NE, BR5 3NQ, BR5 3NG, BR5 3WG, BR5 3NF, BR5 3LJ, BR5 3WF, BR5 3WB, BR5 3WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3LL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% 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 | 55% | 56.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 45% | 43.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 3LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 54.4% | 54.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 28.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 55.2% | 52.9% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 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 | 16.1% | 19.5% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 10.7% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 33.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73.4% | 68% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 87.4% | 77.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 77.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 15.8% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Lane was 597.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 705.2% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Star Lane has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 9th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Star Lane, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-07-10 | £291,490 |
| 75 Star Lane, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-26 | £293,899 |
| 69 Star Lane, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2022-02-02 | £456,258 |
| 67 Star Lane, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-09 | £477,765 |
| 71 Star Lane, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-07-10 | £386,360 |
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,018 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,229 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 | 2,648 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 3,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 331 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 331 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 449 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 484 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 283 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 347 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 395 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 760 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 467 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 530 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 834 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 | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.