Porthallow Close is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR6 9XU is located in the Chelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porthallow Close, Orpington, BR6 9XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR6 9XF, BR6 9JY, BR6 9XG, BR6 9XA, BR6 9UH, BR6 9LE, BR6 9LA, BR6 9LF, BR6 9XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR6 9XU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 54.3% | 54% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.9% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 38.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 49.9% | 54.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 19.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 42.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 15.9% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.9% | 61.6% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 71.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 71.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 13.5% | 1.7% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthallow Close was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Chelsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porthallow Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield and the 415th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Porthallow Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-26 | £466,421 |
| 46 Porthallow Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2024-08-19 | £521,213 |
| 3 Porthallow Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £482,800 | 2024-06-26 | £524,581 |
| 29 Porthallow Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2024-04-15 | £501,291 |
| 14 Porthallow Close, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-04-08 | £521,254 |
BR6 9XU 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Road Primary School Warren Road , BR6 6JF | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tubbenden Primary School Sandy Bury , BR6 9SD | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street Green Primary School Vine Road , BR6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Primary School Farnborough Hill , Farnborough BR6 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,218 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 | 5,122 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 | 1,701 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 4,086 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 | 460 yd | |
| Belmondo Coffee | 1 Brittenden Parade, High Street | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buff | Pinewood Drive, Orpington | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House | 11 Crescent Way, Orpington | 460 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 21 Crescent Way, Orpington | 528 yd | |
| Piccolo Artisan Sourdough Pizza | 16 Crescent Way, Orpington | 529 yd | |
| The Brunch Shop | 4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 - 3 Crescent Way, Orpington | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School MITCHELL ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Hall (Closed) Leamington Avenue | 748 yd | |
| Glentrammon Recreation Ground 58A 58A EDGEWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| St Olaves Grammar School GODDINGTON LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 996 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.