Masefield View is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 8PH 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 Masefield View, Orpington, BR6 8PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 8PG, BR6 8PE, BR6 8PF, BR6 8EL, BR6 8PD, BR6 8EN, BR6 8EJ, BR6 8NA, BR6 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR6 8PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 47.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72% 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 | 20.1% | 20.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 72% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 27.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BR6 8PH this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 7.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.3% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 56% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 67.9% | -25.9% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 93.8% | 79.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 11.9% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 79.7% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masefield View was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Farnborough & Crofton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masefield View has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton and the 217th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Masefield View, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £772,500 | 2024-04-25 | £837,579 |
| 31 Masefield View, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £699,000 | 2021-06-28 | £804,718 |
| 16 Masefield View, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £697,500 | 2021-03-31 | £824,392 |
| 29 Masefield View, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-01-12 | £819,747 |
| 3 Masefield View, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-11-04 | £721,754 |
BR6 8PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,761 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 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary Brasserie | The Princess Royal University Hospi, Farnborough Common | 851 yd | |
| Brookes | 137 High Street, Farnborough | 1,058 yd | |
| Village Cuisine | 145 High Street, Farnborough | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 521 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 318 Crofton Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Change Of Horses | 87 High Street, Farnborough | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 816 yd | |
| Ollies Pizza And Kebab | 115 High Street, Farnborough | 1,058 yd | |
| Farnborough Village Fish Bar | 129 High Street, Farnborough | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 330 Crofton Road, Orpington | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Swimming Pool LOVIBONDS AVENUE | swimming pool | 110 yd |
| Darrick Wood Sports Centre LOVIBONDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Bromley Tennis Centre At Newstead NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL AVEBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 347 yd |
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 522 yd |
| Darrick Wood Junior School LOVIBONDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Locks Bottom Cricket Club Tugmutton Common | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 734 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.