Brow Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4LN 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 Brow Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4EH, BR5 4QB, BR5 4LR, BR5 4LP, BR5 4PX, BR5 4LS, BR5 4EQ, BR5 4LW, BR5 4EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 52.2% | 56% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 32.1% | 34.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 46.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.9% | 48.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 34% | 24.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 25.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.2% | 71% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.2% 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% | 83.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 83% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brow Crescent was 151.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brow Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 125th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2026-01-23 | £400,372 |
| 109 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-01-14 | £472,272 |
| 73 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2020-09-15 | £393,207 |
| 113 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-08-07 | £421,094 |
| 97 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-03-07 | £424,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Junior School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Infant School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 749 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 | 1,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del's Cafe | 29 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 545 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 982 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 534 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 938 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 588 yd | |
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 588 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 982 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 982 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 545 yd |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 176.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.