Newstead Avenue is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9RN 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 9RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9RW, BR6 8AX, BR6 9RS, BR6 8AT, BR6 8AG, BR6 9RT, BR6 9RZ, BR6 8AS, BR6 9RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR6 9RN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 24.6% | 21% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 68.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 42.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 90.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 91.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newstead Avenue was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Farnborough & Crofton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Newstead Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton and the 34th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-09-14 | £693,187 |
| 108 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2022-02-18 | £635,488 |
| 94 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-02-01 | £775,666 |
| 82 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £602,500 | 2020-12-18 | £709,642 |
| 96 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £568,000 | 2020-11-25 | £677,614 |
BR6 9RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR6 9RN 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 9RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,385 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 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,187 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 | 1,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,997 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 | 3,894 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 | 1,954 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 872 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 300 yd | |
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 203 yd | |
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 302 yd |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Bromley Tennis Centre At Newstead NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL AVEBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 528 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 615 yd | |
| Darrick Wood Swimming Pool LOVIBONDS AVENUE | swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Darrick Wood Sports Centre LOVIBONDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.