Craven Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 7RU is located in the Orpington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craven Road, Orpington, BR6 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 7RT, BR6 9BS, BR6 7TA, BR6 7RZ, BR6 7TD, BR6 9BB, BR6 7RR, BR6 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 7RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BR6 7RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 14.7% | 21% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 59.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 | 42.3% | 45.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 14.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 31.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 82% | -15.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 95.8% | 83.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 84.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Road was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Craven Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 447th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Craven Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-12-16 | £672,297 |
| 75 Craven Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-08-13 | £579,224 |
| 39 Craven Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £752,250 | 2024-07-05 | £813,674 |
| 37 Craven Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-03-28 | £697,132 |
| 35 Craven Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2023-01-12 | £763,070 |
BR6 7RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsfield Primary School Warren Road , Chelsfield BR6 6EP | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Academy St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | 3out of 4 | 5,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 241 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 4,352 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Box Chef Lip | Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane | 620 yd | |
| Twins Cafe | 328 Court Road, Orpington | 804 yd | |
| Del's Cafe | 29 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club - Caterers | Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane | 620 yd | |
| Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre | Court Road, Orpington | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 772 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 772 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 326 Court Road, Orpington | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goddington Park GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Westcombe Park Rfc GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 89.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.