Avalon Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9BA 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 Avalon Road, Orpington, BR6 9BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9BW, BR6 9TG, BR6 9BJ, BR6 9TF, BR6 9AY, BR6 9AT, BR6 9BL, BR6 9BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 9BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 18.6% | 21.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 54.6% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 36.1% | 39.9% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 37.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 16.4% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 10.3% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 78.3% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 90.1% | 81.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 82.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10% | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avalon Road was 117.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.8% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avalon Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 174th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Avalon Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-08-21 | £540,281 |
| 60 Avalon Road, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-02-29 | £622,101 |
| 64 Avalon Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £619,000 | 2023-03-24 | £654,280 |
| 106 Avalon Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-03-21 | £779,320 |
| 98 Avalon Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-10-07 | £743,046 |
BR6 9BA 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 9BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Primary School Chelsfield Road , BR5 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,794 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 | 560 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 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 5,055 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 | 263 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 4,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del's Cafe | 29 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 542 yd | |
| The Box Chef Lip | Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane | 744 yd | |
| Twins Cafe | 328 Court Road, Orpington | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club - Caterers | Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane | 744 yd | |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre | Bodmin Close, Orpington | 870 yd | |
| Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre | Court Road, Orpington | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsden Tandoori | 63 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 500 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 27 Eldred Drive, Orpington | 501 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 326 Court Road, Orpington | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Goddington Park GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 483 yd |
| The Priory Link Tintagel Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Westcombe Park Rfc GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE | indoor bowls | 849 yd |
| St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 936 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 | 75.8% |
| 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 | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.