Leamington Avenue is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9QB 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 Leamington Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9QA, BR6 9SL, BR6 9SJ, BR6 9PX, BR6 9PY, BR6 9PB, BR6 9QP, BR6 9PS, BR6 9SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% 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 | 23% | 24.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.6% | 67.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 23.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 56.2% | 57% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 33.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% 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% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 88.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 93.3% | 86.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leamington Avenue was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Leamington Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 100th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Leamington Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2025-06-02 | £720,602 |
| 18 Leamington Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-26 | £573,490 |
| 58 Leamington Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-01-15 | £534,926 |
| 22 Leamington Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-11-30 | £549,072 |
| 14 Leamington Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-01-28 | £653,712 |
BR6 9QB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbenden Junior School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Infant School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandybury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | - not rated | 848 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,595 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 Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noname Cafe And Restaurant | 4 Crescent Way, Orpington | 596 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 1,022 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 663 yd | |
| The Buff | Pinewood Drive, Orpington | 793 yd | |
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 409 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 11 Crescent Way, Orpington | 596 yd | |
| Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza | 16 Crescent Way, Orpington | 625 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 21 Crescent Way, Orpington | 631 yd | |
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 136 yd | |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 660 yd |
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Bromley Tennis Centre At Newstead NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL AVEBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 839 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.