Stanton Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4RN is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanton Close, Orpington, BR5 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4JW, BR5 4JG, BR5 4JL, BR5 4JE, BR5 4ED, BR5 4DQ, BR5 4JP, BR5 4LZ, BR5 4JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR5 4RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 50.6% | 46.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 9.4% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 26.3% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 33.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 91% | 71.9% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.1% 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% | 84.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 84.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanton Close was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanton Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 378th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Stanton Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2025-08-22 | £244,973 |
| 15 Stanton Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-12 | £230,229 |
| 6 Stanton Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-02-17 | £487,469 |
| 16 Stanton Close, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-02-02 | £236,998 |
| 19 Stanton Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-08-01 | £299,265 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Stanton Close, Orpington, BR5 4RN has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 26 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Stanton Close, Orpington, BR5 4RN has very low surface water flood risk.
1 of 26 properties (3.85%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 87 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Roman Catholic Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | - not rated | 87 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Junior School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Infant School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 1,188 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 | 1,128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 1,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Cafe | 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd | |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd | |
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 650 yd | |
| Waffles And Bubbles | 59 High Street, Orpington | 848 yd | |
| Del's Cafe | 29 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 451 yd | |
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 590 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 652 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 913 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd | |
| Orpington Kebab & Pizza House | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd | |
| Twins Fish & Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 21 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd | |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 674 yd |
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 897 yd | |
| Orpington Rovers Football Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COCKMANNINGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,089 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.