Marsh Terrace is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 3WG is located in the St Paul's Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Terrace, Orpington, BR5 3WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 3NE, BR5 3WD, BR5 3WF, BR5 3LL, BR5 3LN, BR5 3NS, BR5 3NT, BR5 3WE, BR5 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 3WG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.8% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.2% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.5% | 41.6% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 38.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.5% | 46.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.6% | 15.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 13.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 33.3% | 18.1% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.6% | 71.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 87.2% | 78.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 77.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 14.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Terrace was 172.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.8% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Marsh Terrace has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 76th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marsh Terrace, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2003-07-11 | £466,171 |
| 3 Marsh Terrace, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,250 | 1997-06-06 | £157,896 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 176 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 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 643 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 | 1,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,555 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 | 2,784 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 | 792 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 486 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 486 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 7, Springvale Retail Park | 555 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Orpington Retail Park | 567 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Main Road, St Pauls Cray | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 417 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 502 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 550 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 8 Crays Parade, Main Road | 726 yd | |
| Sunshine Chinese Takeaway | 1 Crays Parade, Main Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 545 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 685 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 947 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.