Court Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 0QA 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 Court Road, Orpington, BR6 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 0PL, BR6 0PB, BR6 0PU, BR5 4LA, BR6 0QD, BR6 0PN, BR6 0QB, BR5 4JZ, BR6 0PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR6 0QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 0QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 21.4% | 24.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 56.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 46% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 16.3% | -17.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 35.7% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.2% | 68.8% | -22.4% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 93% | 78.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 11% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 78.4% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.8% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Court Road was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Court Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 83rd 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Court Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2016-04-14 | £589,708 |
| 54 Court Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-07-28 | £500,000 |
| 58 Court Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2013-08-16 | £510,912 |
BR6 0QA 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,204 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 | 2out of 4 | 776 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 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 467 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts Leisure Centre - My Time | Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road | 454 yd | |
| Waffles And Bubbles | 59 High Street, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| Easy Coffee | 69 The Walnuts, Orpington | 499 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 40C The Walnuts, Orpington | 499 yd | |
| Creams | 75 - 77 The Walnuts, Orpington | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 325 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 408 yd | |
| White Hart | 106 High Street, Orpington | 491 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 93 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 754 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandni Indian Takeaway | 89 High Street, Orpington | 471 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night & Amigo's Burger & Shake | 55 - 57 High Street, Orpington | 473 yd | |
| The Best Kebab Ye | 88 High Street, Orpington | 491 yd | |
| Naz Balti | 113 High Street, Orpington | 506 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 114 - 116 High Street, Orpington | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 564 yd | |
| Co-op | 13 - 14 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 645 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 335 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 933 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.