Bournewood Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4JL 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 Bournewood Road, Orpington, BR5 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4JP, BR5 4JW, BR5 4LZ, BR5 4JR, BR5 4RN, BR5 4JE, BR5 4JU, BR5 4JN, BR5 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR5 4JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 37.1% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 41.8% | 11.7% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 35.5% | 44.5% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 37.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.8% | 18.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 34.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 77.6% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 95.2% | 76.5% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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 | 94.4% | 75.4% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bournewood Road was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bournewood Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 197th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-12-19 | £232,534 |
| 72 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-08-01 | £185,864 |
| 70 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-10-07 | £236,790 |
| 58 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-17 | £234,542 |
| 52 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2021-10-08 | £226,788 |
BR5 4JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 887 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 | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 4,098 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 | 1,006 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,546 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 | 473 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 709 yd | |
| Waffles And Bubbles | 59 High Street, Orpington | 723 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant | 5 - 7 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 457 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 567 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 630 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 783 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 21 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 590 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 889 yd | |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.