Lagoon Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3QX is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lagoon Road, Orpington, BR5 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4AY, BR5 4AT, BR5 4BB, BR5 4BD, BR5 4EW, BR5 4AX, BR5 4BN, BR5 4RD, BR5 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3QX 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 | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 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 3QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 36% | 43.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 35% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.2% | 50.5% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 33.2% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 | 36.4% | 24.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 28.3% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 82.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.5% | 84% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lagoon Road was 366.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 848.6% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lagoon Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 32nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1A Lagoon Road, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,500,000 | 2022-03-22 | £13,102,725 |
| Unit 2 Lagoon Road, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2014-09-22 | £955,497 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | 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 |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | 2out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,538 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 | 3,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 127 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 127 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 127 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 285 yd | |
| Nando's | Storage Unit 1A, Nugent Shopping Park | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 495 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 350 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 417 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 432 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 483 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 36 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 285 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 839 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 1,061 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 516 yd | |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 14.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 14.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.