Crowhurst Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4BW 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 Crowhurst Way, Orpington, BR5 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4DA, BR5 4BD, BR5 4BJ, BR5 4BU, BR5 4DB, BR5 4BA, BR5 4RB, BR5 4BL, BR5 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 4BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 35% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 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 | 45.5% | 48.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.6% | 21.4% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 32.4% | 20.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 81.7% | 71.7% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
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 | 88.6% | 78.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 78.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.5% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crowhurst Way was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crowhurst Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 256th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Crowhurst Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-06-26 | £380,049 |
| 61 Crowhurst Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-12-06 | £430,199 |
| 49 Crowhurst Way, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-10-29 | £388,287 |
| 4 Crowhurst Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-01-12 | £338,014 |
| 35 Crowhurst Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2020-03-31 | £390,366 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Cray Primary School High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | - not rated | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 340 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 341 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 341 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 415 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 533 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 494 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 533 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 574 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 741 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 545 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 780 yd | |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.