Brook Industrial Park is in St Mary Cray, Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3TX is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Industrial Park, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3NL, BR5 3SR, BR5 3EH, BR5 3EL, BR5 3NW, BR5 3EJ, BR5 3NJ, BR5 3HB, BR5 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3TX 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 3TX, 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 Brook Industrial Park was 441.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 456.5% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brook Industrial Park has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 14th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit H Brook Industrial Park, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2018-12-21 | £1,457,048 |
| 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 | - not rated | 582 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 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 894 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 | 1,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,518 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 | 413 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 107 yd | |
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 175 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 175 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 281 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 1,086 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 97 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 193 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 277 yd | |
| Twinz Bakery | 353 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 491 yd | |
| Island Fish And Chips | 363 Chipperfield Road, Orpington | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 249 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 310 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 1,039 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.