High Street is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 0JS 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 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 0JR, BR6 0JT, BR6 0LF, BR6 0HF, BR6 0HD, BR6 0JY, BR6 0HE, BR6 0JW, BR6 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 0JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 47.2% | 53.4% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 46.6% | -6.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around BR6 0JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 46.8% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 39.2% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 47.7% | 64% | 16.3% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 5% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around BR6 0JS this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 9.5% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 4.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 63.6% | 30.6% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 9.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 19.2% | 15.1% | 1.6% | 17.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.9% | 44.2% | -33.7% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 41.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 41.4% | -38.3% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 35.6% | 26.1% | 5.6% | 30.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 41.7% | -37.5% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 15.8% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 13.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| South-East Asia | 12% | 0.2% | 11.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 1179.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1010.3% higher than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 5th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 303.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126A High Street, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-11-17 | £273,579 |
| 138 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-09-30 | £95,404 |
| 132 - 134 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-07-01 | £59,937 |
| 132 - 134 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2018-01-16 | £954,135 |
| 132 - 134 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2006-03-27 | £2,234,483 |
BR6 0JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Junior School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Infant School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 944 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 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,164 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 | 331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,149 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 Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 331 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 1,616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaika | 132 - 134 High Street, Orpington | 8 yd | |
| Crystal Lake | 107 - 109 High Street, Orpington | 29 yd | |
| Fiesta Mexicana | 99 - 101 High Street, Orpington | 29 yd | |
| Aksular | 105 High Street, Orpington | 29 yd | |
| Swell Cafe | 162 High Street, Orpington | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 140 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 148 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 353 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 851 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Moon Lake | 130 High Street, Orpington | 8 yd | |
| Lotus House | 128 High Street, Orpington | 8 yd | |
| Naz Balti | 113 High Street, Orpington | 29 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 114 - 116 High Street, Orpington | 69 yd | |
| Chandni Indian Takeaway | 89 High Street, Orpington | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 137 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 356 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 630 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 682 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 | 187 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 857 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.