Stapleton Road is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9TQ is located in the Chelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stapleton Road, Orpington, BR6 9TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9TS, BR6 9UD, BR6 9QT, BR6 9UB, BR6 9TR, BR6 9QU, BR6 9TZ, BR6 9TT, BR6 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 27% | 23.9% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 60.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 54.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 29.6% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 44% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 11.9% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 84.6% | 72.4% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78% 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% | 78% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 13.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 77.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleton Road was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stapleton Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 283.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Stapleton Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-06-27 | £432,296 |
| 61 Stapleton Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-02 | £487,261 |
| 61 Stapleton Road, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,500 | 2023-11-30 | £430,918 |
| 107 Stapleton Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-05-19 | £585,965 |
| 87 Stapleton Road, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-01-17 | £602,707 |
BR6 9TQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,852 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 | 4,734 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 | 1,365 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,809 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 | 718 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 718 yd | |
| Noname Cafe And Restaurant | 4 Crescent Way, Orpington | 823 yd | |
| King Palace | 346 - 348 High Street, Orpington | 902 yd | |
| Dolce Italia 22 | 332 High Street, Orpington | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar | 4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | 685 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 688 yd | |
| Orpington Liberal Club | 7 Station Road, Orpington | 688 yd | |
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 727 yd | |
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 677 yd | |
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 786 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 11 Crescent Way, Orpington | 823 yd | |
| Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza | 16 Crescent Way, Orpington | 886 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 21 Crescent Way, Orpington | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 823 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores, 9 Augustus Lane | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 678 yd | |
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Orpington) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 1,082 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 | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.