Rye Crescent is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4NE is located in the Orpington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rye Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4FN, BR5 4PE, BR5 4PL, BR5 4PF, BR5 4FL, BR5 4FG, BR5 4PA, BR5 4GN, BR5 4FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 55.8% | 53.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 46.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR5 4NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.5% | 43.6% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 47% | 15.1% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 57.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 28.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 18.2% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 4.4% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 8.8% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 47% | 30.5% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 65.2% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 71.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 71.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 71.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 21.9% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 0.4% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.1% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Crescent was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.0% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rye Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 208th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Rye Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-28 | £316,268 |
| 50 Rye Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-01-06 | £425,000 |
| 34 Rye Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-30 | £301,479 |
| 28 Rye Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-20 | £368,849 |
| 14 Rye Crescent, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-08-25 | £305,284 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Junior School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Infant School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Blenheim Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | 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 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 279 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 380 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 | 1,297 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 | 179 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 537 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 | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 81 yd | |
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 81 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 578 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Goddington Park GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 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 | 84.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.