Sanderstead Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4AE is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderstead Road, Orpington, BR5 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4AL, BR5 4AJ, BR5 4AF, BR5 2AY, BR5 4JD, BR5 4AA, BR6 0JD, BR6 0JB, BR5 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 54.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 45.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 34.6% | 39.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 42% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 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 | 18.6% | 21.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 31.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.2% | 74.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 73.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 74% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderstead Road was 564.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 435.5% higher than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sanderstead Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 15th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sanderstead Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-02 | £382,686 |
| 12 Sanderstead Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-21 | £340,803 |
| 4 Sanderstead Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-13 | £351,622 |
| 1 Sanderstead Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-10-11 | £366,436 |
| 6 Sanderstead Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-05-14 | £350,096 |
BR5 4AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 3,701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Cafe | 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| Waffles And Bubbles | 59 High Street, Orpington | 524 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant | 5 - 7 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 553 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 281 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 467 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 635 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 644 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 21 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 162 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 490 yd | |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 941 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.