Brow Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4LP 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 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4LW, BR5 4QB, BR5 4LS, BR5 4PZ, BR5 4EH, BR5 4LN, BR5 4PU, BR5 4QD, BR5 4NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34% | 36.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 36.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 42.1% | 36.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 40.7% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around BR5 4LP this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 30.2% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 79.1% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.6% 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% | 82.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 83.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brow Crescent was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brow Crescent has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 392nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-08-30 | £583,767 |
| 58 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-30 | £472,009 |
| 80 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-02-12 | £410,081 |
| 82 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £459,505 | 2020-11-12 | £549,138 |
| 98 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-09-18 | £441,346 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 502 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 | 1,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 4,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 617 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 549 yd | |
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 625 yd |
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 993 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.