Copper Beech Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4AT is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copper Beech Close, Orpington, BR5 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4BB, BR5 4RD, BR5 4AX, BR5 4BA, BR5 4BD, BR5 4RA, BR5 4RP, BR5 4RB, BR5 4AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 36% | 43.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 35% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.2% | 50.5% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 33.2% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 24.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 28.3% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.9% | 82.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.5% | 84% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copper Beech Close was 366.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 848.6% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Copper Beech Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll and the 32nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Copper Beech Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-06 | £252,010 |
| 3 Copper Beech Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2015-08-27 | £273,701 |
| 4 Copper Beech Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-04-05 | £238,062 |
| 3 Copper Beech Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £154,995 | 2008-05-23 | £303,719 |
| 6 Copper Beech Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-12-06 | £284,608 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD | 2out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 3,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 247 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 247 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 247 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 255 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 359 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 359 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 481 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 561 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 569 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28 Marion Crescent, Orpington | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 461 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 970 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 533 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.