Vinson Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 0EQ is located in the Petts Wood & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vinson Close, Orpington, BR6 0EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 0EG, BR6 0JP, BR6 0JN, BR6 0JW, BR6 0EX, BR6 0ET, BR6 0LS, BR6 0PF, BR6 0JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR6 0EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 48.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 47.7% | 46.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.5% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 11.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.4% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 40.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.9% | 73% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 79.7% | 73.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 73.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 21.2% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 2.2% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vinson Close was 254.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.1% higher than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Vinson Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 53rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Vinson Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2025-03-21 | £703,625 |
| 31 Vinson Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-02-12 | £456,098 |
| 15 Vinson Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-04-24 | £711,887 |
| 65 Vinson Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £703,000 | 2022-09-23 | £722,115 |
| 49 Vinson Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-06-10 | £759,819 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,449 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 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 462 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington GPO | 214 High Street, Orpington | 102 yd | |
| Pato Lounge | 202 - 206 High Street, Orpington | 107 yd | |
| Costa | 196 High Street, Orpington | 107 yd | |
| D'Angelo | 180 High Street, Orpington | 118 yd | |
| KFC | 172 High Street, Orpington | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 380 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 394 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 484 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 689 yd | |
| Orpington Liberal Club | 7 Station Road, Orpington | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRO SUSHI | 163 High Street, Orpington | 157 yd | |
| Mooboo | 52 The Walnuts, Orpington | 173 yd | |
| Simply Sushi | 44 The Walnuts, Orpington | 189 yd | |
| Sun Moon Lake | 130 High Street, Orpington | 247 yd | |
| Lotus House | 128 High Street, Orpington | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 178 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 268 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 477 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 1,039 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.