Adcock Walk is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9SY is located in the Chelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adcock Walk, Orpington, BR6 9SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9LA, BR6 9SZ, BR6 9LD, BR6 9LH, BR6 9SS, BR6 9JZ, BR6 9JY, BR6 9SQ, BR6 9UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 9SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.5% | 52.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 30.2% | 41.1% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 42.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 52.8% | 55.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 42.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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 | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.9% | 71.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 86.3% | 76.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 76% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.9% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adcock Walk was 148.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.7% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Adcock Walk has the 4th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 130th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Adcock Walk, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-02-18 | £661,952 |
| 5 Adcock Walk, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-02-17 | £567,757 |
| 1 Adcock Walk, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2017-11-24 | £646,001 |
| 6 Adcock Walk, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2013-01-10 | £657,000 |
| 6 Adcock Walk, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2009-03-31 | £482,781 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | - not rated | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Junior School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,093 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 Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 2,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noname Cafe And Restaurant | 4 Crescent Way, Orpington | 322 yd | |
| Belmondo Coffee | 1 Brittenden Parade, High Street | 904 yd | |
| Poppy Cafe | 37 High Street, Green Street Green | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buff | Pinewood Drive, Orpington | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 11 Crescent Way, Orpington | 322 yd | |
| Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza | 16 Crescent Way, Orpington | 390 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 21 Crescent Way, Orpington | 392 yd | |
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 322 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 555 yd | |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Glentrammon Recreation Ground 58A 58A EDGEWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.