Bournewood Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4JW 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 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4JE, BR5 4JL, BR5 4RN, BR5 4JP, BR5 4JN, BR5 4JG, BR5 4JR, BR5 4JF, BR5 4LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4JW 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 Bournewood Road was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bournewood Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 245th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-10 | £226,197 |
| 26 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-06-22 | £464,444 |
| 53 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2023-04-27 | £424,861 |
| 32 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-21 | £411,225 |
| 47 Bournewood Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £442,750 | 2022-09-21 | £447,640 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Bournewood Road, Orpington, BR5 4JW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 16 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Bournewood Road, Orpington, BR5 4JW has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 16 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BR5 4JW 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 4JW 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 | 172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Roman Catholic Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | - not rated | 172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Junior School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Infant School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 874 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 461 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 461 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 621 yd | |
| Waffles And Bubbles | 59 High Street, Orpington | 749 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant | 5 - 7 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 378 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 544 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 655 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 824 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 461 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 461 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 461 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 21 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 461 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 461 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 677 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 818 yd | |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.