Station Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 0SD is located in the Petts Wood & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Orpington, BR6 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 0SJ, BR6 0SA, BR6 0RZ, BR6 0AB, BR6 9AP, BR6 0SR, BR6 9AR, BR6 0XB, BR6 0SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 0SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.8% | 41.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 31.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 39.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 14.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 44.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 10.1% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.5% | 61.5% | -27.0% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 85.3% | 67.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 18.3% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 67.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19.5% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 138th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Knoll Court, 18 Station Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-12-12 | £490,094 |
| Flat 13 Knoll Court, 18 Station Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-06-13 | £361,702 |
| Flat 8 Knoll Court, 18 Station Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-02-02 | £324,123 |
| Flat 10 Knoll Court, 18 Station Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-18 | £366,492 |
| Flat 5 Knoll Court, 18 Station Road, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-08-21 | £363,874 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,791 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 | 4,616 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 | 849 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 3,757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 296 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 305 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 305 yd | |
| King Palace | 346 - 348 High Street, Orpington | 333 yd | |
| Dolce Italia 22 | 332 High Street, Orpington | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 96 yd | |
| Orpington Liberal Club | 7 Station Road, Orpington | 96 yd | |
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar | 4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | 259 yd | |
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 286 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | British Legion Hall, 7 Church Hill | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 246 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 296 yd | |
| Quality Fish N Chips & Kebabs | 344 High Street, Orpington | 333 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 296 High Street, Orpington | 432 yd | |
| Mooboo | 52 The Walnuts, Orpington | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 296 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 668 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.