Petten Grove is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4PU 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 Petten Grove, Orpington, BR5 4PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4NJ, BR5 4NZ, BR5 4QT, BR5 4NY, BR5 4QW, BR5 4LW, BR5 4PZ, BR5 4QR, BR5 4QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4PU, 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 Petten Grove 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.
Petten Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Petten Grove, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-10-03 | £484,355 |
| 38 Petten Grove, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £416,500 | 2024-05-22 | £451,208 |
| 43 Petten Grove, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-07-17 | £424,825 |
| 33 Petten Grove, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-30 | £423,674 |
| 48 Petten Grove, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-11 | £406,727 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Junior School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Infant School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Blenheim Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 613 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 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 462 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 676 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 | 1,423 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 | 544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | 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 | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 426 yd | |
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 645 yd |
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 851 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.