High Street is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 0JT 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 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 0LF, BR6 0JY, BR6 0JS, BR6 0HD, BR6 0HE, BR6 0JZ, BR6 0HF, BR6 0JR, BR6 0JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR6 0JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 54.5% | 48.4% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 51.6% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 35.5% | 39.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 45.7% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52.6% | 52.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 10% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 52.2% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 77.7% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 89.4% | 76.9% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 76.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 348th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2017-12-06 | £383,621 |
| 108A High Street, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-02-27 | £627,004 |
| 118 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,500 | 2007-03-14 | £169,477 |
| 118 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2002-06-20 | £131,387 |
| 118 High Street, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-02-20 | £252,976 |
BR6 0JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poverest Primary School Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,279 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 | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 3,969 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 | 5,042 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 | 466 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 3,790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 107 - 109 High Street, Orpington | 58 yd | |
| Fiesta Mexicana | 99 - 101 High Street, Orpington | 58 yd | |
| Aksular | 105 High Street, Orpington | 58 yd | |
| Zaika | 132 - 134 High Street, Orpington | 66 yd | |
| Swell Cafe | 162 High Street, Orpington | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 72 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 106 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 310 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 835 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 114 - 116 High Street, Orpington | 2 yd | |
| Naz Balti | 113 High Street, Orpington | 58 yd | |
| Sun Moon Lake | 130 High Street, Orpington | 66 yd | |
| Lotus House | 128 High Street, Orpington | 66 yd | |
| Chandni Indian Takeaway | 89 High Street, Orpington | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 203 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 420 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 563 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 751 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 | 249 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 843 yd |
| Poverest Park LOCKESLEY DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.