Reed Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 9RU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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	55.9%	56.3%	0.4%	51.0%	5.3%
Male	44.1%	43.7%	-0.4%	49.0%	-5.3%

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 9RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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	23.1%	24%	0.9%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	62%	2.4%	44.2%	17.8%
Separated	1%	1.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.8%	4.8%	-1.0%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	10.6%	7.2%	-3.4%	6.1%	1.1%

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 (87.4%) 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	44.9%	57.5%	12.6%	48.4%	9.1%
Good health	38%	29.9%	-8.1%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	13.9%	10.1%	-3.8%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	2.9%	2.2%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.9%	11.1%	-3.8%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	3.8%	-8.2%	9.6%	-5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	18.3%	1.0%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.8%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	10.6%	-4.8%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	31.7%	48.6%	16.9%	33.8%	14.8%
Other	5.3%	2.9%	-2.4%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.4%	10%	9.6%	3.1%	6.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	90.6%	80.3%	-10.3%	81.4%	-1.1%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.8% 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	90.6%	77.8%	-12.8%	83.2%	-5.4%
European Union	2%	7.1%	5.1%	6.1%	1.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	9.8%	5.3%	5.6%	4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	1.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	77.2%	-13.0%	83.2%	-6.0%
10+ Years	0%	16%	16.0%	9.8%	6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	3.7%	1.9%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	1.1%	-5.0%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Lithuania	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	4.1%	1.2%	2.9%
North America and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	8.9%	1.7%	7.2%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Reed Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reed Avenue was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Farnborough & Crofton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Reed Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton and the 88th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

🔎 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 9RU, 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 Reed Avenue are based on 35 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 Reed Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 9RU

Average Price
£592,659

Semi-Detached
£621,975

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£553,571

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Reed Avenue

Average Price
£635,300

Semi-Detached
£624,683

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£658,467

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Reed AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Reed Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2019-04-11	£702,672
17 Reed Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£358,000	2018-10-08	£412,294
5 Reed Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2017-04-26	£578,937
7 Reed Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£457,000	2016-09-02	£559,923
13 Reed Avenue, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2015-12-18	£591,762

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 9RU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	5
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tubbenden Junior School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	- not rated	215 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Infant School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	- not rated	215 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD	3out of 4	314 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tubbenden Primary School Sandybury , BR6 9SD	- not rated	314 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT	- not rated	747 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	614 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA	- not rated	614 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	3out of 4	1,378 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER	- not rated	1,378 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH	- not rated	1,670 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	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	1,811 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	4,249 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	1,811 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW	- not rated	2,033 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	2,724 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	2,724 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH	- not rated	2,777 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	860 yd
Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk	Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach	860 yd
Noname Cafe And Restaurant	4 Crescent Way, Orpington	966 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bromley Tennis Centre	Avebury Road, Orpington		392 yd
Orpington Rugby F C	Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way		885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brunch Shop	4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington	100 yd
Sels Kebab	Caffe Metro, Crofton Road	873 yd
Bamboo House	11 Crescent Way, Orpington	966 yd
Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza	16 Crescent Way, Orpington	990 yd
Seabream Fish Bar	21 Crescent Way, Orpington	996 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington		966 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY	grass pitches	360 yd
Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD	grass pitches, indoor tennis centre	391 yd
St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue		412 yd
Bromley Tennis Centre At Newstead NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL AVEBURY ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre	618 yd
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD	grass pitches	746 yd
Darrick Wood Swimming Pool LOVIBONDS AVENUE	swimming pool	1,006 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR6 9RU