Tubbenden Lane South is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 7DN is located in the Farnborough & Crofton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tubbenden Lane South, Orpington, BR6 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 7DZ, BR6 7DT, BR6 7DW, BR6 7LL, BR6 7EA, BR6 7EE, BR6 7DY, BR6 7ED, BR6 7EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 7DN 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 | 59.5% | 51.7% | -7.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 40.5% | 48.3% | 7.8% | 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 7DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 17.6% | 20.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 53.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 18.2% | 13.9% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 44.5% | 52.1% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.7% | 17.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 36.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 96.4% | 88.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 90.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 89.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tubbenden Lane South was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Darwin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tubbenden Lane South has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Darwin and the 400th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Tubbenden Lane South, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-05-03 | £807,880 |
| 282 Tubbenden Lane South, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £826,000 | 2022-06-30 | £873,078 |
| Flat 4 Fern Hill Place, 320 Tubbenden Lane South, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-12-16 | £357,143 |
| Flat 11 Fern Hill Place, 320 Tubbenden Lane South, Orpington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-09-11 | £315,006 |
| 280 Tubbenden Lane South, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-03-29 | £764,623 |
BR6 7DN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR6 7DN 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 7DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,322 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 | 4,252 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 | 2,858 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 4,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookes | 137 High Street, Farnborough | 163 yd | |
| Village Cuisine | 145 High Street, Farnborough | 163 yd | |
| Noname Cafe And Restaurant | 4 Crescent Way, Orpington | 1,033 yd | |
| Green Roof Cafe | High Elms Country Park Office, Shire Lane | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change Of Horses | 87 High Street, Farnborough | 366 yd | |
| The Woodman | 50 High Street, Farnborough | 378 yd | |
| Farnborough Sports Club | Farrow Fields, High Street | 378 yd | |
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 879 yd | |
| The Buff | Pinewood Drive, Orpington | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollies Pizza And Kebab | 115 High Street, Farnborough | 163 yd | |
| Farnborough Village Fish Bar | 129 High Street, Farnborough | 163 yd | |
| Maxims Chinese Takeaway | 4A Church Road, Farnborough | 275 yd | |
| Bobos Bubble Tea | 2 Church Road, Farnborough | 310 yd | |
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Sports Club FARROW FIELDS FARROW FIELDS HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Bromley Tennis Centre At Newstead NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL AVEBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 773 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 834 yd | |
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 875 yd |
| Darrick Wood Sports Centre LOVIBONDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Darrick Wood Junior School LOVIBONDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Darrick Wood Swimming Pool LOVIBONDS AVENUE | swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.