Eldred Drive is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4PH 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 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4PP, BR5 4QE, BR5 4PJ, BR5 4QG, BR6 7FE, BR5 4PB, BR5 4QQ, BR5 4NF, BR5 4QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4PH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 55.4% | 58.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 7.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 41.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -7.4% |
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 4PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 57.2% | 60.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 24.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.5% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 18.9% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.6% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.3% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 22.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 79.4% | 61.9% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 87.2% | 76.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 77.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.3% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.7% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eldred Drive was 83.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eldred Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 273rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Eldred Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-05-05 | £380,437 |
| 108 Eldred Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-04-15 | £364,040 |
| 102 Eldred Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-05-26 | £442,174 |
| 82 Eldred Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-07-12 | £319,734 |
| 102 Eldred Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2017-02-10 | £384,980 |
BR5 4PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BR5 4PH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,964 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 | 438 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 | 1,672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Academy St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | 3out of 4 | 4,505 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 | 656 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,525 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 | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 389 yd | |
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 838 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 915 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.