Newstead Avenue is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9RL 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 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9RJ, BR6 8AR, BR6 8AQ, BR6 9RF, BR6 9RB, BR6 8AL, BR6 9TE, BR6 9RR, BR6 9RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 9RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 21.8% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 66.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.1% | 52.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9RL this area, 6.2% 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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 4.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 50.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 79% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 95.2% | 83.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 83.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newstead Avenue was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Farnborough & Crofton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Newstead Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton and the 181st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-02-28 | £744,021 |
| 54 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2022-12-15 | £727,119 |
| 34 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-08-23 | £820,749 |
| 42 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-01-05 | £644,087 |
| 20 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £617,000 | 2019-11-14 | £761,913 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 3,991 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 Hive' - Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Grind | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 534 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 534 yd | |
| Crofton Bakery | 90 Crofton Lane, Orpington | 986 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 559 yd | |
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 645 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 883 yd | |
| Orpington Liberal Club | 7 Station Road, Orpington | 883 yd | |
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar | 4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 472 yd | |
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 569 yd | |
| Mo's Fish & Chips | 92 Crofton Lane, Orpington | 986 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 647 yd |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 797 yd | |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Bromley Tennis Centre At Newstead NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL AVEBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 869 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 | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.