Nursery Close, Orpington, BR6 0DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 0DZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% 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	54.7%	56.3%	1.6%	51.0%	5.3%
Male	45.3%	43.7%	-1.6%	49.0%	-5.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BR6 0DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.3%	24.6%	4.3%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57%	56.7%	-0.3%	44.2%	12.5%
Separated	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	7.7%	6.4%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	12.1%	8.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	2.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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	48.6%	55.4%	6.8%	48.4%	7.0%
Good health	33.5%	33.1%	-0.4%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	13.1%	10.8%	-2.3%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	3.7%	0.8%	-2.9%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.4%	11.3%	-6.1%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	8.9%	-5.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	12.8%	-1.2%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	14.3%	4.2%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	31.9%	42.9%	11.0%	33.8%	9.1%
Other	7.7%	5.4%	-2.3%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	0.4%	4%	3.6%	3.1%	0.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	2%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	98%	86.5%	-11.5%	81.4%	5.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	94.7%	89.6%	-5.1%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	2%	3.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	4%	3.6%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	88.9%	-5.0%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.5%	9.1%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	4%	0.5%	3.5%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Nursery Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Close was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Nursery Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 224th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BR6 0DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Nursery Close are based on 11 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 Nursery Close, Orpington, BR6 0DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 0DZ

Average Price
£612,770

Semi-Detached
£607,629

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£653,894

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nursery Close

Average Price
£652,611

Semi-Detached
£651,394

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£658,085

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nursery CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Nursery Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£527,000	2025-03-27	£535,560
10 Nursery Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2024-07-15	£739,315
12 Nursery Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£537,500	2023-06-12	£561,040
16 Nursery Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2017-06-23	£549,329
11 Nursery Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2013-05-17	£645,505

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 0DZ

Employment

BR6 0DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BR6 0DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	6
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF	- not rated	250 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF	4out of 4	250 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Junior School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	- not rated	1,115 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poverest Infant School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD	- not rated	1,115 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,682 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	1,682 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	1,682 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	1,734 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	1,734 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	900 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,744 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW	- not rated	206 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	900 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH	- not rated	1,985 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY	- not rated	2,158 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	2,196 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parkside Restaurant	5 - 7 Chislehurst Road, Orpington	463 yd
Waffles And Bubbles	59 High Street, Orpington	575 yd
Zaika	132 - 134 High Street, Orpington	586 yd
Crystal Lake	107 - 109 High Street, Orpington	611 yd
Fiesta Mexicana	99 - 101 High Street, Orpington	611 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cricketers	93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington	292 yd
White Hart	106 High Street, Orpington	563 yd
Royal British Legion Club	British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill	655 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Best Kebab Ye	88 High Street, Orpington	563 yd
Crispy Cod	114 - 116 High Street, Orpington	570 yd
Pizza 2 Night & Amigo's Burger & Shake	55 - 57 High Street, Orpington	575 yd
Sun Moon Lake	130 High Street, Orpington	586 yd
Lotus House	128 High Street, Orpington	586 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	157 - 159 High Street, Orpington	689 yd
Co-op	13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington	764 yd
Sainsbury's	5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington	880 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	308 yd
Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	753 yd
Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	842 yd
Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road		1,003 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR6 0DZ