Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, BR5 4EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4EN, 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Blacksmiths Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacksmiths Lane was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blacksmiths Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 314th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BR5 4EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blacksmiths Lane are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, BR5 4EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR5 4EN

Average Price
£403,018

Semi-Detached
£402,335

Terraced
£383,418

Detached
£433,774

Flats/Maisonettes
£291,480

Other
£364,217

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blacksmiths Lane

Average Price
£351,864

Semi-Detached
£418,276

Terraced
£365,219

Detached
£463,578

Flats/Maisonettes
£194,058

Other
£378,998

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blacksmiths LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Stewart Glen Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-07-15	£364,362
Basra Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£388,000	2023-11-17	£417,468
36 Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-07-19	£376,615
Highland Court Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£355,500	2021-12-03	£378,998
Hamilton Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£362,000	2021-11-12	£405,903

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR5 4EN

Employment

BR5 4EN 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 4EN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	614 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE	3out of 4	673 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Buttermere Road , BR5 3WD	2out of 4	725 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	3out of 4	1,124 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA	3out of 4	1,153 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	2out of 4	2,084 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA	1out of 4	2,449 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	3,244 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	3out of 4	3,734 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE	3out of 4	3,813 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,034 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS	4out of 4	1,448 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE	- not rated	2,225 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	2,678 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR	- not rated	3,674 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Muscleworks Gym	Unit 3, Lagoon Road	275 yd
Fit Fuel Ltd	Unit 3, Lagoon Road	275 yd
Air Jump (Southern)	Unit 5A, Lagoon Road	275 yd
The Pavilion	The Mary Rose, 36 - 50 High Street	362 yd
Village Cafe	59 High Street, St Mary Cray	362 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
White Swan	21 Kent Road, Orpington		739 yd
The Beech Tree	75 Wellington Road, Orpington		948 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Fish & Chips	87 High Street, St Mary Cray	285 yd
Sef's Kebab & Burger	57 High Street, St Mary Cray	347 yd
TGF Pizza	35 High Street, St Mary Cray	493 yd
Welcome	24 Kent Road, Orpington	739 yd
Simla Balti House	17A Stanley Way, Orpington	792 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park	390 yd
Aldi Stores	Unit 5, Springvale Retail Park	756 yd
Lidl	Unit 1, 168 Sevenoaks Way	1,031 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD	health and fitness suite	352 yd
St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road	grass pitches	399 yd
St Paul'S Cray Church Of England Primary School BUTTERMERE ROAD	grass pitches	727 yd
Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road		891 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.