Arundel Drive is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9JQ is located in the Chelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arundel Drive, Orpington, BR6 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9JE, BR6 9DJ, BR6 9DQ, BR6 9JG, BR6 9JD, BR6 9HF, BR6 9DW, BR6 9JF, BR6 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 9JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.6% | 52.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 9JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 25% | 24.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 58% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 48.6% | 53.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.4% | 13.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 42.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 8% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 79.6% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 94% | 79.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 79.1% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Drive was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arundel Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 234th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Arundel Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-22 | £610,778 |
| 83 Arundel Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2022-07-15 | £520,495 |
| 69 Arundel Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-06-25 | £644,816 |
| 99 Arundel Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2021-05-26 | £537,332 |
| 95 Arundel Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-05-10 | £509,418 |
BR6 9JQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR6 9JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street Green Primary School Vine Road , BR6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsfield Primary School Warren Road , Chelsfield BR6 6EP | 3out of 4 | 1,516 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 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,378 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 5,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Cook | 21 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 470 yd | |
| The Peshwa | 41 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 488 yd | |
| Twins Cafe | 328 Court Road, Orpington | 620 yd | |
| The Box Chef Lip | Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsfield | 1 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 488 yd | |
| Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre | Court Road, Orpington | 546 yd | |
| Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club - Caterers | Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Fishbar | 33 Windsor Drive, Orpington | 488 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 326 Court Road, Orpington | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Highway Primary School THE HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Westcombe Park Rfc GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Goddington Park GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Glentrammon Recreation Ground 58A 58A EDGEWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 256.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.