Burrfield Drive is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4BZ 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 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, BR5 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4DE, BR5 4DB, BR5 4BU, BR5 4DD, BR5 4DA, BR5 3PH, BR5 4EN, BR5 4BY, BR5 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 49.2% | 55.5% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 44.5% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 41% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 38.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 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 | 55.1% | 49.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.6% | 19.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 35.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 12.4% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 66.2% | 68.6% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.8% | 0.6% | -4.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 80.2% | 73.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 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 | 79.4% | 73.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 19.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.5% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burrfield Drive was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burrfield Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 276th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-20 | £415,353 |
| 1 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,700 | 2022-12-16 | £434,831 |
| 51 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-04-28 | £447,821 |
| 18 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-30 | £278,675 |
| 13 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-04-28 | £465,983 |
BR5 4BZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR5 4BZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Cray Primary School High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | - not rated | 626 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,260 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 | 450 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 457 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 457 yd | |
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 457 yd | |
| The Pavilion | The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street | 551 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 59 High Street, St Mary Cray | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 788 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 487 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 540 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 661 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 788 yd | |
| Simla Balti House | 17A Stanley Way, Orpington | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 595 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 1,014 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.