Mimosa Close, Orpington, BR6 9TG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9TG 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	55.2%	50.3%	-4.9%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	44.8%	49.7%	4.9%	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 9TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	20.6%	30.2%	9.6%	37.9%	-7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	52.7%	-9.1%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.9%	4.5%	-1.4%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	10.1%	9.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	3.7%

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	42.6%	49.7%	7.1%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	37.5%	30.5%	-7.0%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	14.4%	12.7%	-1.7%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	5.1%	4.8%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.1%	22%	-1.1%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	11.8%	-2.9%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	13.5%	-4.6%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.9%	3.1%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	13.9%	2.1%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	31.4%	5.3%	33.8%	-2.4%
Other	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.1%	6.9%	5.8%	3.1%	3.8%
Other Asian	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.5%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	3.6%	4.5%	0.9%	0.8%	3.7%
White	91%	79.2%	-11.8%	81.4%	-2.2%
Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	92.4%	87.2%	-5.2%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	6.6%	4.1%	5.6%	1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	88.2%	-4.2%	83.2%	5.0%
10+ Years	0%	9.4%	9.4%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	0%	-6.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Central and Western Africa	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.2%	37.2%	-8.0%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	4.5%	1.7%	2.8%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Mimosa Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mimosa Close was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mimosa Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 225th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BR6 9TG, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 Mimosa Close are based on 27 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 Mimosa Close, Orpington, BR6 9TG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR6 9TG

Average Price
£447,615

Semi-Detached
£467,535

Terraced
£445,623

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mimosa Close

Average Price
£469,704

Semi-Detached
£489,503

Terraced
£468,942

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mimosa CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Mimosa Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£475,000	2022-04-29	£506,464
17 Mimosa Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-04-01	£479,808
1 Mimosa Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-02-11	£451,418
9 Mimosa Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2016-06-03	£429,643
5 Mimosa Close, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£298,000	2014-05-30	£478,042

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR6 9TG

Employment

BR6 9TG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 9TG 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

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	12
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	- not rated	539 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Junior School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	- not rated	539 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Infant School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	- not rated	539 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orion Blenheim Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH	3out of 4	539 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ	- not rated	1,188 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	431 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	431 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG	3out of 4	672 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	672 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG	- not rated	672 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	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	1,108 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	3out of 4	394 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	394 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH	- not rated	539 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	651 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD	- not rated	651 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Del's Cafe	29 Eldred Drive, Orpington	638 yd
Twins Cafe	328 Court Road, Orpington	652 yd
The Box Chef Lip	Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane	737 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club - Caterers	Orpington Sports Club, Goddington Lane	737 yd
Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre	Bodmin Close, Orpington	843 yd
Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre	Court Road, Orpington	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ramsden Tandoori	63 Eldred Drive, Orpington	637 yd
The Frying Pan	27 Eldred Drive, Orpington	637 yd
Tom Bells	326 Court Road, Orpington	652 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bromley Beacon Academy AVALON ROAD	grass pitches	394 yd
Goddington Park GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON PARK PAVILION GODDINGTON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	573 yd
The Priory Link Tintagel Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	673 yd
St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE	grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	692 yd
Westcombe Park Rfc GODDINGTON LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	740 yd
Bromley Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd BODMIN CLOSE	indoor bowls	821 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	0.0%

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	17.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR6 9TG