Avalon Close, Orpington, BR6 9BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9BS 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%

Partnership Status

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 9BS 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Avalon Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avalon Close was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Avalon Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 449th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BR6 9BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Avalon Close are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Avalon Close, Orpington, BR6 9BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 9BS

Average Price
£604,364

Semi-Detached
£594,223

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£609,435

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avalon Close

Average Price
£652,959

Semi-Detached
£661,021

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£649,503

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avalon CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11A Avalon Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2025-12-18	£635,798
14 Avalon Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2025-05-28	£676,216
20 Avalon Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2024-10-28	£648,676
11 Avalon Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2022-12-19	£513,108
19 Avalon Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2022-11-24	£624,376

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 9BS

Employment

BR6 9BS 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 9BS 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 9BS 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	- not rated	532 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Junior School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	- not rated	532 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Infant School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	- not rated	532 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orion Blenheim Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	3out of 4	532 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ	- not rated	1,251 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	718 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	718 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	3out of 4	848 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	848 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	848 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE	- not rated	1,640 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	176 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	176 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	252 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	252 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH	- not rated	532 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Box Chef Lip	Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane	713 yd
Del's Cafe	29 Eldred Drive, Orpington	740 yd
Twins Cafe	328 Court Road, Orpington	867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club - Caterers	Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane		713 yd
Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre	Court Road, Orpington		896 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ramsden Tandoori	63 Eldred Drive, Orpington	656 yd
The Frying Pan	27 Eldred Drive, Orpington	656 yd
Tom Bells	326 Court Road, Orpington	867 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD	grass pitches	251 yd
Goddington Park GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	389 yd
Westcombe Park Rfc GODDINGTON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	715 yd
The Priory Link Tintagel Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	850 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BR6 9BS