St Josephs Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9TY 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 St Josephs Close, Orpington, BR6 9TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9TX, BR6 9SR, BR6 9TW, BR6 9TP, BR6 9UF, BR6 9SN, BR6 9TU, BR6 9SS, BR6 9UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR6 9TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 32.7% | 31.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 55.3% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 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 (88.7%) 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 | 53.1% | 54.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 34.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around BR6 9TY this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 8.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 41.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 13.3% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 76% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 91.5% | 80.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 80.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Josephs Close was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Josephs Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 225th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Josephs Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-08-22 | £682,447 |
| 1 St Josephs Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £624,000 | 2022-09-27 | £611,419 |
| 6 St Josephs Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2021-11-12 | £882,196 |
| 2 St Josephs Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2019-06-21 | £588,634 |
| 1 St Josephs Close, Orpington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2009-08-14 | £563,632 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | - not rated | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Mitchell Road , BR6 9JT | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Junior School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | - not rated | 697 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 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | - not rated | 1,895 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 | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,893 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 | 1,640 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 519 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 986 yd | |
| Puccino's Cafe And Kiosk | Orpington Railway Station, Station Approach | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buff | Pinewood Drive, Orpington | 780 yd | |
| Bromley Tennis Centre | Avebury Road, Orpington | 989 yd | |
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar | 4 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | 996 yd | |
| Orpington Rugby F C | Hoblingwell Wood, Leesons Way | 999 yd | |
| The Maxwell | Station Road, Orpington | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 11 Crescent Way, Orpington | 519 yd | |
| Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza | 16 Crescent Way, Orpington | 578 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 21 Crescent Way, Orpington | 581 yd | |
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 710 yd | |
| Sels Kebab | Caffe Metro, Crofton Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 447 yd | |
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Tubbenden Primary School TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDY BURY | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Newstead Wood School AVEBURY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 987 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 | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.