Rutland Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4DY 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 Rutland Way, Orpington, BR5 4DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4DZ, BR5 4DU, BR5 4DS, BR5 4DT, BR5 4DL, BR5 4DJ, BR5 4DW, BR5 4DQ, BR5 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR5 4DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 30.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 53.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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 | 22.7% | 19% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 31.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.7% | 76.9% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 90.7% | 83.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 83.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Way was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 291st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rutland Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2024-05-31 | £488,160 |
| 7 Rutland Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2021-05-28 | £376,497 |
| 31 Rutland Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2020-09-17 | £451,523 |
| 37 Rutland Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-07-05 | £373,897 |
| 39 Rutland Way, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-04-26 | £458,278 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 1,244 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 | 2,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 443 yd | |
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 842 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 843 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 843 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 466 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 498 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 466 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 846 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 846 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 846 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 21 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 846 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 859 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 1,080 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.