Woodside is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 6JR is located in the Chelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodside, Orpington, BR6 6JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 6JB, BR6 6HD, BR6 6EQ, BR6 6EZ, BR6 6EY, BR6 6JL, BR6 6EG, BR6 6NF, BR6 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 6JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 6JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 27.4% | 30.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 52.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.2% | 48.9% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 31.8% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 19.5% | 11.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 41.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.9% | 80.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 90.5% | 83.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 83.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodside was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Woodside has the 35th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 348th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11B Woodside, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-10-11 | £739,130 |
| 18 Woodside, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-04 | £312,025 |
| 2 Woodside, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-04-27 | £608,955 |
| 7 Woodside, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2016-04-22 | £597,484 |
| 3A Woodside, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2016-03-23 | £1,050,108 |
BR6 6JR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR6 6JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street Green Primary School Vine Road , BR6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,968 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 5,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peshwa | 41 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 169 yd | |
| Panda Cook | 21 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 184 yd | |
| Belmondo Coffee | 1 Brittenden Parade, High Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Endurance X Nature | 27 High Street, Green Street Green | 1,044 yd | |
| Poppy Cafe | 37 High Street, Green Street Green | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsfield | 1 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Fishbar | 33 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 169 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 11 High Street, Green Street Green | 1,046 yd | |
| The Bilash | 35 High Street, Green Street Green | 1,046 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 326 Court Road, Orpington | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 11 High Street, Green Street Green | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glentrammon Recreation Ground 58A 58A EDGEWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| The Highway Primary School THE HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Green Street Green Primary School VINE ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 999 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.