Shelley Close, Orpington, BR6 9QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 9QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	50%	52.2%	2.2%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	50%	47.8%	-2.2%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.3%	32.3%	2.0%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	50.7%	-0.5%	44.2%	6.5%
Separated	1%	2.8%	1.8%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	8.4%	9.4%	1.0%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	9.1%	4.9%	-4.2%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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	54.4%	52.2%	-2.2%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	34.4%	38%	3.6%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	10.3%	6.3%	-4.0%	12.7%	-6.4%
Bad health	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0%	1.2%	1.2%	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	14.3%	10.8%	-3.5%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	9.8%	-4.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	15%	-4.9%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	3.5%	0.4%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.2%	5.0%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	31%	40.6%	9.6%	33.8%	6.8%
Other	4.5%	2.1%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	8%	8.0%	3.1%	4.9%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.3%	86.1%	-7.2%	81.4%	4.7%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% 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	92.5%	86.8%	-5.7%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	1.4%	2%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	7.2%	5.5%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	87.6%	-3.8%	83.2%	4.4%
10+ Years	1.4%	5.2%	3.8%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	2%	-2.4%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
Southern Asia	4.3%	1.2%	3.1%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.2%	13.5%	-10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	45.8%	46.2%	-0.4%
Hindu	6.7%	1.7%	5.0%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Shelley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Close was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shelley Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 157th 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£67,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR6 9QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Shelley Close are based on 44 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 Shelley Close, Orpington, BR6 9QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 9QX

Average Price
£530,898

Semi-Detached
£530,898

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shelley Close

Average Price
£523,585

Semi-Detached
£523,457

Terraced
£529,075

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shelley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Shelley Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£525,500	2022-01-25	£581,356
21 Shelley Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2021-04-12	£644,828
18 Shelley Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,720	2021-02-18	£496,683
24 Shelley Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-02-08	£584,375
14 Shelley Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£516,000	2020-10-05	£628,067

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 9QX

Employment

BR6 9QX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	23
Financial and insurance activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	8
Information and communication	8
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT	3out of 4	526 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	3out of 4	686 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF	4out of 4	1,116 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL	4out of 4	1,576 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ	4out of 4	1,613 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	4out of 4	987 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH	4out of 4	1,363 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	1,755 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	2out of 4	2,296 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ	3out of 4	3,576 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,454 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,427 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	2,369 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD	- not rated	3,439 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP	- not rated	3,860 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	3,870 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Daily Grind	Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach	544 yd
Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk	Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach	544 yd
Costa	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	902 yd
King Palace	346 - 348 High Street, Orpington	922 yd
Dolce Italia 22	332 High Street, Orpington	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Orpington Rugby F C	Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way	561 yd
The Maxwell	Station Road, Orpington	675 yd
Orpington Liberal Club	7 Station Road, Orpington	675 yd
Orpington Conservative Club - Bar	4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington	740 yd
Bromley Tennis Centre	Avebury Road, Orpington	869 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sels Kebab	Caffe Metro, Crofton Road	525 yd
The Brunch Shop	4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington	579 yd
YO! To Go	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	902 yd
Quality Fish N Chips & Kebabs	344 High Street, Orpington	922 yd
Bamboo House	11 Crescent Way, Orpington	962 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Extra	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane		902 yd
Co-op	2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington		962 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD	grass pitches	392 yd
St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue		626 yd
Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY	grass pitches	806 yd
Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD	grass pitches, indoor tennis centre	869 yd
Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	961 yd
Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,019 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	100.0%

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	89.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR6 9QX