Station Approach is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 0ST 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 Station Approach, Orpington, BR6 0ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 0SE, BR6 0SF, BR6 8AA, BR6 0SA, BR6 0AE, BR6 0XB, BR6 0SD, BR6 0SJ, BR6 9RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 0ST 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 Approach was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Approach has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Orpington and the 348th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2021-06-30 | £528,745 |
| 5 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-03-30 | £636,333 |
| 6 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-04-13 | £572,363 |
| 7 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2009-01-30 | £367,759 |
| 6 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2008-12-12 | £488,660 |
| 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 | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Junior School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Infant School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,813 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 | 972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 972 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 2,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Grind | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 58 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 58 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 513 yd | |
| King Palace | 346 - 348 High Street, Orpington | 562 yd | |
| Dolce Italia 22 | 332 High Street, Orpington | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 47 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 345 yd | |
| Orpington Liberal Club | 7 Station Road, Orpington | 345 yd | |
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar | 4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 9 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 513 yd | |
| Quality Fish N Chips & Kebabs | 344 High Street, Orpington | 562 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 296 High Street, Orpington | 640 yd | |
| Mooboo | 52 The Walnuts, Orpington | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 866 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.