King Henry Mews is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 6NP is located in the Chelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Henry Mews, Orpington, BR6 6NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 6LN, BR6 6LT, BR6 6JT, BR6 6NG, BR6 6JU, BR6 6LU, BR6 6HY, BR6 6LA, BR6 6NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 6NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 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 6NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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 | 19.1% | 16% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 68% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 48.7% | 41.8% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 41.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 10.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 45.1% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 80.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 94.1% | 86.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 86.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Henry Mews was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Henry Mews has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 427th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 King Henry Mews, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-10-27 | £691,635 |
| 8 King Henry Mews, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2021-02-19 | £714,886 |
| 1 King Henry Mews, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-01-15 | £723,927 |
| 2 King Henry Mews, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2020-05-18 | £787,186 |
| 5 King Henry Mews, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £621,000 | 2019-10-24 | £743,250 |
BR6 6NP 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 6NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street Green Primary School Vine Road , BR6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 5,445 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 | 2,250 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmondo Coffee | 1 Brittenden Parade, High Street | 376 yd | |
| Noname Cafe And Restaurant | 4 Crescent Way, Orpington | 463 yd | |
| Poppy Cafe | 37 High Street, Green Street Green | 535 yd | |
| Endurance X Nature | 27 High Street, Green Street Green | 540 yd | |
| The Bombay Orpington Ltd | 74 High Street, Green Street Green | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buff | Pinewood Drive, Orpington | 458 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 73 High Street | 689 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 72 High Street, Green Street Green | 884 yd | |
| The Chelsfield | 1 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabream Fish Bar | 21 Crescent Way, Orpington | 462 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 11 Crescent Way, Orpington | 463 yd | |
| Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza | 16 Crescent Way, Orpington | 468 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 11 High Street, Green Street Green | 540 yd | |
| The Bilash | 35 High Street, Green Street Green | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 463 yd | |
| Waitrose | 11 High Street, Green Street Green | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Glentrammon Recreation Ground 58A 58A EDGEWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Green Street Green Primary School VINE ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 1,035 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.