The Avenue is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9AS is located in the Petts Wood & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9AR, BR6 0SP, BR6 9JL, BR6 0SG, BR6 9AP, BR6 0SQ, BR6 9JJ, BR6 0SW, BR6 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 24.5% | 24.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 58.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 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 (89.1%) 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 | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 38.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 9AS this area, 9.4% 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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 47.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 80.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 88.9% | 79.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 87.5% | 79.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.2% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Orpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington and the 205th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels Leap The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-09-13 | £723,358 |
| 1 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,579,702 |
| Squirrels Leap The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £633,000 | 2024-07-16 | £671,631 |
| 11 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £887,500 | 2024-02-12 | £960,199 |
| 11 The Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-04-07 | £639,623 |
BR6 9AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9AS 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,595 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 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,948 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 | 4,789 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 | 877 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 3,310 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 3,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Palace | 346 - 348 High Street, Orpington | 398 yd | |
| Dolce Italia 22 | 332 High Street, Orpington | 398 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 402 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 279 High Street, Orpington | 453 yd | |
| McDonalds | 291 - 293 High Street, Orpington | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar | 4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | 187 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 208 yd | |
| Orpington Liberal Club | 7 Station Road, Orpington | 208 yd | |
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish N Chips & Kebabs | 344 High Street, Orpington | 398 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 402 yd | |
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 423 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 296 High Street, Orpington | 523 yd | |
| Mooboo | 52 The Walnuts, Orpington | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington | 748 yd | |
| Iceland | 157 - 159 High Street, Orpington | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Orpington Central) THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE THE WALNUTS SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Walnuts Leisure Centre LYCH GATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.