Brow Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4LR 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 4LR 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Brow Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brow Crescent was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Brow Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 352nd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 180.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR5 4LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brow Crescent are based on 113 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brow Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR5 4LR

Average Price
£386,614

Semi-Detached
£399,596

Terraced
£391,775

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£306,141

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brow Crescent

Average Price
£411,973

Semi-Detached
£424,725

Terraced
£416,988

Detached
£458,020

Flats/Maisonettes
£299,727

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brow CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2025-01-28	£473,939
38 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-08-17	£406,233
10 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-07-28	£422,841
36 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-04-26	£493,744
48 Brow Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-06-16	£418,025

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR5 4LR

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ	- not rated	261 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ	- not rated	261 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ	3out of 4	264 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ramsden Junior School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ	- not rated	367 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ramsden Infant School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ	- not rated	367 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	3out of 4	441 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	441 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	681 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	681 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE	- not rated	1,168 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH	- not rated	698 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	1,021 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	1,090 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	1,090 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Del's Cafe	29 Eldred Drive, Orpington	505 yd
Carlton Cafe	12 Carlton Parade, Orpington	887 yd
The Taj	10 Carlton Parade, Orpington	887 yd
Waffles And Bubbles	59 High Street, Orpington	1,031 yd
The Croft Tearoom	263 High Street, St Mary Cray	1,083 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre	Bodmin Close, Orpington	416 yd
The Beech Tree	75 Wellington Road, Orpington	889 yd
Royal British Legion Club	British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill	1,026 yd
White Swan	21 Kent Road, Orpington	1,031 yd
White Hart	106 High Street, Orpington	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Frying Pan	27 Eldred Drive, Orpington	569 yd
Ramsden Tandoori	63 Eldred Drive, Orpington	569 yd
Morleys Fried Chicken	24 Carlton Parade, Orpington	887 yd
Orpington Kebab & Pizza House	23 Carlton Parade, Orpington	887 yd
Twins Fish & Chips	18 Carlton Parade, Orpington	887 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington		887 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE	grass pitches	245 yd
Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE	grass pitches	265 yd
Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE	indoor bowls	429 yd
The Priory Link Tintagel Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	439 yd
Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE	grass pitches	799 yd
Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD	grass pitches	1,022 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	158.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BR5 4LR