Oatfield Road, Orpington, BR6 0ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 0ER is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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	53.8%	45.5%	-8.3%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	46.2%	54.5%	8.3%	49.0%	5.5%

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 0ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75.8% 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	23.5%	15.3%	-8.2%	37.9%	-22.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.8%	75.8%	9.0%	44.2%	31.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	9.1%	-6.7%
Widowed	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	6.1%	0.0%

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 (89.9%) 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	54.3%	55.9%	1.6%	48.4%	7.5%
Good health	33.7%	34%	0.3%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	9.5%	7.4%	-2.1%	12.7%	-5.3%
Bad health	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11%	11.3%	0.3%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	8.5%	-0.9%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	8.8%	-5.6%	13.4%	-4.6%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	3%	2.1%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	12.8%	1.2%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	48.9%	53.7%	4.8%	33.8%	19.9%
Other	3.8%	1.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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	1.9%	21%	19.1%	0.7%	20.3%
Indian	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	3.1%	1.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2.2%	5%	2.8%	1.6%	3.4%
Black African	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	2.5%	-1.7%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	90.5%	64.6%	-25.9%	81.4%	-16.8%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72% 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	88.6%	72%	-16.6%	83.2%	-11.2%
European Union	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	23%	16.7%	5.6%	17.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.3%	72%	-16.3%	83.2%	-11.2%
10+ Years	1.1%	25.1%	24.0%	9.8%	15.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	9.2%	1.1%	-8.1%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	7.4%	0.3%	7.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	1.6%	13.5%	-11.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Hindu	4.2%	1.7%	2.5%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Oatfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oatfield Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Oatfield Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 139th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

🔎 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 0ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Oatfield Road are based on 21 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 Oatfield Road, Orpington, BR6 0ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 0ER

Average Price
£1,009,534

Semi-Detached
£745,811

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,089,585

Flats/Maisonettes
£656,421

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oatfield Road

Average Price
£1,005,447

Semi-Detached
£907,533

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,117,271

Flats/Maisonettes
£467,463

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oatfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£1,410,000	2022-03-18	£1,484,920
10 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2019-06-06	£769,410
18 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£925,000	2017-08-25	£1,116,535
8 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2012-11-02	£637,500
7 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2007-08-24	£1,263,039

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 0ER

Employment

BR6 0ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	131
Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	30
Looking after home or family	30
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	31
Financial and insurance activities	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Information and communication	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	7
Transport and storage	5
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF	4out of 4	785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL	4out of 4	1,216 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT	3out of 4	1,378 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL	4out of 4	1,459 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ	3out of 4	1,501 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH	4out of 4	1,528 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	2out of 4	1,629 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	4out of 4	1,997 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	2,721 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	3,888 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,649 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	609 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	1,992 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP	- not rated	2,832 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	3,556 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS	4out of 4	3,664 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Orpington GPO	214 High Street, Orpington	240 yd
Caffe Tea Tree	234 High Street, Orpington	264 yd
Cloud 9 Souffle	242 High Street, Orpington	265 yd
Sjayz Restaurant And Wine Bar	254 High Street, Orpington	265 yd
Miso Noodle Bar	268 - 270 High Street, Orpington	279 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Maxwell	Station Road, Orpington	546 yd
Orpington Liberal Club	7 Station Road, Orpington	546 yd
White Hart	106 High Street, Orpington	593 yd
Royal British Legion Club	British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill	613 yd
Orpington Conservative Club - Bar	4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington	624 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	296 High Street, Orpington	334 yd
Mooboo	52 The Walnuts, Orpington	348 yd
IRO SUSHI	163 High Street, Orpington	359 yd
Simply Sushi	44 The Walnuts, Orpington	363 yd
YO! To Go	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	377 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Extra	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	377 yd
Sainsbury's	5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington	378 yd
Iceland	157 - 159 High Street, Orpington	388 yd
Co-op	13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington	1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	413 yd
Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	440 yd
Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	512 yd
Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,001 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	130 Mbit/s
Average download speed	198.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR6 0ER