Oregon Square is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 8BE is located in the Farnborough & Crofton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oregon Square, Orpington, BR6 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 8BG, BR6 8DE, BR6 8DW, BR6 8BD, BR6 8DF, BR6 8BQ, BR6 8BB, BR6 8DP, BR6 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 8BE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 57.5% | 56.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 42.5% | 43.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 34.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 40% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 42.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.1% | 12.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 40.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 80.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 89.7% | 78.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 78.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oregon Square was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Farnborough & Crofton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oregon Square has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton and the 141st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Oregon Square, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-05-11 | £547,758 |
| 109 Oregon Square, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-06-25 | £535,327 |
| 109 Oregon Square, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-12-07 | £516,145 |
| 121 Oregon Square, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-02-02 | £523,886 |
| 63 Oregon Square, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2016-10-11 | £566,667 |
BR6 8BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,701 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 | 2,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,514 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 | 1,813 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Bakery | 90 Crofton Lane, Orpington | 365 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 802 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 818 yd | |
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Fish & Chips | 92 Crofton Lane, Orpington | 365 yd | |
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 865 yd | |
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School TOWNCOURT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Petts Wood Recreation Ground SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION EYNSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 1,029 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 | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.