Brantwood Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3WA is located in the St Paul's Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brantwood Way, Orpington, BR5 3WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3WB, BR5 3WE, BR5 3NF, BR5 3LG, BR5 3WF, BR5 3ES, BR5 3ER, BR5 3NG, BR5 3LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 3WA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 32% | 33.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 47.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 52.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9.5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 19.7% | 13.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 36.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81% | 70.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 80.1% 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% | 80.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 79.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brantwood Way was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brantwood Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 76th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-03-28 | £332,578 |
| Flat 10 Tanglewood Court, 1 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-25 | £228,453 |
| Flat 3 Tanglewood Court, 1 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2024-07-31 | £165,608 |
| 63 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,500 | 2022-07-08 | £256,075 |
| Flat 11 Tanglewood Court, 1 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-17 | £218,941 |
BR5 3WA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 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 | 1,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 778 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,471 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 | 2,841 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 3,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 299 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 373 yd | |
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 438 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 438 yd | |
| Butterfly Café | 9 Crays Parade, Main Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 294 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 461 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 503 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 503 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 296 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 492 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 948 yd | |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.