Spencer Close, Orpington, BR6 9QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	50.3%	1.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.2%	49.7%	-1.5%	49.0%	0.7%

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 9QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	31.4%	34.3%	2.9%	37.9%	-3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	54.2%	-3.6%	44.2%	10.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.1%	5.9%	0.8%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.7%

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	50.6%	46.6%	-4.0%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	35.2%	38.3%	3.1%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	11.8%	11.7%	-0.1%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around BR6 9QZ this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.9%	8.5%	1.6%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	7.4%	-6.3%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	14.3%	-6.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.3%	1.1%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	19.9%	9.1%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	40.8%	43.4%	2.6%	33.8%	9.6%
Other	5.1%	3.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	3.4%	2.8%	0.7%	2.7%
Indian	5.8%	13%	7.2%	3.1%	9.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.2%	4%	2.8%	2.5%	1.5%
Black Caribbean	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	88.5%	73.6%	-14.9%	81.4%	-7.8%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.8% 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	87.6%	79.8%	-7.8%	83.2%	-3.4%
European Union	3.3%	4.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	7%	13.5%	6.5%	5.6%	7.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.4%	79.8%	-6.6%	83.2%	-3.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	15.3%	14.7%	9.8%	5.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	4.2%	1.2%	-3.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	1.2%	-7.3%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Hindu	10.7%	1.7%	9.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Spencer Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Close was 8.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Farnborough & Crofton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Spencer Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton and the 30th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

🔎 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. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£71,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR6 9QZ, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Spencer Close are based on 29 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 Spencer Close, Orpington, BR6 9QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 9QZ

Average Price
£530,014

Semi-Detached
£540,248

Terraced
£528,440

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spencer Close

Average Price
£563,021

Semi-Detached
£549,718

Terraced
£565,150

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spencer CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Spencer Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£577,500	2025-06-26	£570,074
13 Spencer Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£458,000	2021-06-29	£508,436
6 Spencer Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£470,000	2021-03-04	£539,149
20 Spencer Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£441,500	2020-02-07	£538,652
17 Spencer Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£420,000	2019-10-15	£505,621

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 9QZ

Employment

BR6 9QZ 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	111
Retired	65
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Education	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Financial and insurance activities	19
Information and communication	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT	- not rated	530 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT	3out of 4	530 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Junior School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	- not rated	847 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Infant School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	- not rated	847 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	3out of 4	946 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	- not rated	1,204 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	4out of 4	1,237 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	- not rated	1,237 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	1,895 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	1,895 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	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	1,167 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,583 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 Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE	- not rated	1,167 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW	- not rated	1,529 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	2,150 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	2,150 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH	- not rated	2,170 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 Daily Grind	Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach	330 yd
Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk	Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach	330 yd
Costa	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	696 yd
King Palace	346 - 348 High Street, Orpington	724 yd
Dolce Italia 22	332 High Street, Orpington	724 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Orpington Rugby F C	Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way	343 yd
The Maxwell	Station Road, Orpington	473 yd
Orpington Liberal Club	7 Station Road, Orpington	473 yd
Orpington Conservative Club - Bar	4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington	569 yd
Bromley Tennis Centre	Avebury Road, Orpington	1,013 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sels Kebab	Caffe Metro, Crofton Road	302 yd
YO! To Go	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane	696 yd
Quality Fish N Chips & Kebabs	344 High Street, Orpington	724 yd
The Brunch Shop	4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington	744 yd
Domino's Pizza	296 High Street, Orpington	832 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Extra	Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane		696 yd
Sainsbury's	5 - 7 Homefield Rise, Orpington		1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD	grass pitches	527 yd
Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	768 yd
St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue		850 yd
Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY	grass pitches	995 yd
Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD	grass pitches, indoor tennis centre	1,014 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	186.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR6 9QZ