Sheep Barn Lane is in Warlingham and in Bromley district. CR6 9PQ is located in the Darwin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheep Barn Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR6 9PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 34% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 48% | 57.8% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 8.8% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 27.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14.6% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 22.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.4% | 77% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 90.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 90.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheep Barn Lane was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheep Barn Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 237th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Highams Hill Cottages Sheep Barn Lane, Warlingham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2003-05-20 | £679,677 |
| 2 Highams Hill Cottages Sheep Barn Lane, Warlingham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1995-03-31 | £208,973 |
CR6 9PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
CR6 9PQ 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 77 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchildes Primary School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Primary School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | 2out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Academy King Henry's Drive , New Addington CR0 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary Academy Oaklands Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Dunley Drive , New Addington CR0 0RG | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 2out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AU | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 4,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 3,880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 4,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Chinese Takeaway | 143 Milne Park East, Croydon | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Sports Ground 7A KESTON SHOWMANS PARK 7A KESTON SHOWMANS PARK LAYHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Meridian High School FAIRCHILDES AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 860 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.