Gilroy Way is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4JD 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 Gilroy Way, Orpington, BR5 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4JS, BR5 4AF, BR5 4AL, BR5 4AJ, BR5 4AE, BR5 4JT, BR5 4JN, BR6 0JB, BR6 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 29% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 48.2% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 41.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 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 | 30% | 18.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 26.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91% | 88.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 91.4% | 87.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 88.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilroy Way was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gilroy Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 391st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Gilroy Way, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-06-08 | £486,789 |
| 17A Gilroy Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2021-02-11 | £480,486 |
| 9 Gilroy Way, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2020-04-02 | £452,204 |
| 22 Gilroy Way, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-05-14 | £444,284 |
| 17A Gilroy Way, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-11-30 | £426,014 |
BR5 4JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in BR5 4JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,119 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 | 1,169 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 | 2,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 997 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Cafe | 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| Waffles And Bubbles | 59 High Street, Orpington | 534 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant | 5 - 7 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 593 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 280 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 491 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 651 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 651 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 21 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 182 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 902 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 618 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 799 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 898 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.