Wellhurst Close, Orpington, BR6 6BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 6BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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	54.8%	52.8%	-2.0%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	45.2%	47.2%	2.0%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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	30.8%	32.6%	1.8%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.6%	45.2%	-2.4%	44.2%	1.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Separated	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	12.5%	13.4%	0.9%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	7%	5.4%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	55.8%	54.7%	-1.1%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	31.2%	30.8%	-0.4%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	10.6%	11.3%	0.7%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.4%	14.3%	-5.1%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	11.7%	-1.1%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	12.1%	-2.2%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	4.2%	-1.3%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	19.6%	6.8%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	31.1%	34%	2.9%	33.8%	0.2%
Other	4%	4.2%	0.2%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	0.6%	-1.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.1%	90.9%	-5.2%	81.4%	9.5%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	97%	89.6%	-7.4%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	1.5%	3.8%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	89.6%	-6.5%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.3%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Wellhurst Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellhurst Close was 101.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wellhurst Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 206th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BR6 6BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wellhurst Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wellhurst Close, Orpington, BR6 6BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 6BH

Average Price
£995,976

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£995,976

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wellhurst Close

Average Price
£1,048,001

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,048,001

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wellhurst CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Wellhurst Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£855,000	2018-07-02	£1,023,315
Wellhurst House 5 Wellhurst Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£567,500	2009-08-26	£1,230,618
3 Wellhurst Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2009-02-04	£1,139,328
1 Wellhurst Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, a newly built property	£290,000	2005-04-12	£671,472
5 Wellhurst Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, a newly built property	£390,000	2005-04-11	£903,014

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 6BH

Employment

BR6 6BH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	21
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Financial and insurance activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Information and communication	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Other	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Transport and storage	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Street Green Primary School Vine Road , BR6 6DT	3out of 4	303 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF	4out of 4	1,135 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ	4out of 4	1,382 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT	3out of 4	1,815 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	3out of 4	1,859 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,168 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	4out of 4	2,181 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	2,473 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	2out of 4	3,511 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP	3out of 4	4,547 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	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	3,148 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	3,173 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH	- not rated	3,743 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD	- not rated	4,846 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP	- not rated	5,338 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bombay Orpington Ltd	74 High Street, Green Street Green	51 yd
Rose And Crown	Farnborough Way, Orpington	150 yd
Endurance X Nature	27 High Street, Green Street Green	376 yd
Poppy Cafe	37 High Street, Green Street Green	382 yd
Belmondo Coffee	1 Brittenden Parade, High Street	568 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Oak	72 High Street, Green Street Green	59 yd
Queens Head	The Queens Head, 73 High Street	247 yd
The Buff	Pinewood Drive, Orpington	985 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kebab House	44 High Street, Green Street Green	51 yd
New Lucky House	7 Worlds End Lane, Orpington	136 yd
Sushi Daily	11 High Street, Green Street Green	377 yd
The Bilash	35 High Street, Green Street Green	377 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	11 High Street, Green Street Green		377 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Green Street Green Primary School VINE ROAD	grass pitches	243 yd
Glentrammon Recreation Ground 58A 58A EDGEWOOD DRIVE	grass pitches	816 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	48.53 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	48.53 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.36 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.