Brantwood Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3WB is located in the St Paul's Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brantwood Way, Orpington, BR5 3WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3NF, BR5 3WA, BR5 3NG, BR5 3NQ, BR5 3WE, BR5 3ER, BR5 3WF, BR5 3EW, BR5 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 3WB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% 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 | 52.6% | 57.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 42.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
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 3WB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 33.8% | 44% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 33.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 8% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 32.6% | 42.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 35% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 15.7% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4.5% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.8% | 14.3% | -15.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 36% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 86.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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% | 76.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 76.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brantwood Way was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brantwood Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 198th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-12-09 | £192,850 |
| 90 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-09-03 | £355,723 |
| 134 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-12-17 | £148,157 |
| Flat 62 William Nash Court Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-08-16 | £83,120 |
| 94 Brantwood Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2023-08-16 | £318,628 |
BR5 3WB 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 274 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,620 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 | 2,755 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 | 540 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 304 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 333 yd | |
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 362 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 362 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 226 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 384 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 462 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 576 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 293 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 523 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Leesons Primary School LEESONS HILL | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Riverside School MAIN ROAD | 1,017 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.