Area Information for Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA

Summary Back to Top

Station Square in Petts Wood is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Petts Wood & Knoll ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Orpington. This page combines information for the address Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BR5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BR5 1NA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bromley
Ward Petts Wood & Knoll
Constituency Orpington * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (20 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 20 property sales in Station Square since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 68
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 90
Total 173
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 57% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 39
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 92
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 173

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 51
Two People 55
Three People 40
Four People 19
Five People 6
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 172

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 51
Family Household 104
Other Household 18
Total 173

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 77
Deprived In One Dimension 61
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 174

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Orpington constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 186
Female 210
Total 396

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 35
5-9 30
10-14 33
15-19 11
20-24 24
25-29 46
30-34 64
35-39 30
40-44 22
45-49 23
50-54 26
55-59 20
60-64 19
65-69 6
70-74 1
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 2
Total 395

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BR5 1NA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 167
Married 78
Separated 9
Divorced 35
Widowed 5
Total 294

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 225
Good 115
Fair 38
Bad 14
Very Bad 5
Total 397

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 104
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 42
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 52
Other 12
Total 290

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 72% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 287
Mixed Ethnicity 24
Indian 12
Pakistani 3
Chinese 13
Other Asian 39
Black African 8
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Other 5
Total 398

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 263
European Union 51
Rest of Europe 15
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 53
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 397

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 263
10+ Years 60
5-10 Years 31
2-5 Years 23
Less Than 2 Years 20
Total 397

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BR5 1NA.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 260
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 45
Rest of Europe 8
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 27
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 165
Christian 167
Buddhist 13
Hindu 10
Jewish 0
Muslim 22
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 18
Total 397

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 116
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 39
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 36
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 21
Retired 10
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 18
Total 298

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 30
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 22
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 203

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 26
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 65
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 44
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 41
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 36
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 15
Total 296

Policing and Crime (48) Back to Top

Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA is within the Petts Wood and Knoll policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 48 crimes were reported within half a mile of BR5 1NA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 48 crimes committed near Station Square
Neighbourhood Team Address Petts Wood and Knoll
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Petts Wood. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BR5 1NA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest railway station is Petts Wood, approximately 140 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Petts Wood 140 yards
Orpington 1.3 miles
Chislehurst 1.3 miles
St Mary Cray 1.5 miles
Bickley 1.5 miles
Elmstead Woods 2.3 miles
Bromley South 2.6 miles
Chelsfield 2.8 miles
Bromley North 2.8 miles
Sundridge Park 2.8 miles
Hayes (Kent) 2.9 miles
Shortlands 3.3 miles
New Eltham 3.3 miles
Sidcup 3.3 miles
Grove Park 3.6 miles
Mottingham 3.6 miles
West Wickham 3.9 miles
Ravensbourne 3.9 miles
Knockholt 3.9 miles
Albany Park 3.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest Overground station is Sydenham, approximately 6.1 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest is St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School 620 yards
    
Crofton Junior School 0.5 miles
    
Crofton Infant School 0.6 miles
    
Southborough Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Perry Hall Primary School 1 mile
    
Poverest Primary School 1.2 miles
    
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Trinity Church of England Primary School 1.4 miles
    
St Nicholas Church of England Primary 1.5 miles
    
Leesons Primary School 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest is Bromley High School GDST, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bromley High School GDST 0.8 miles  
Coopers School 1.2 miles
    
Bishop Justus CofE School 1.5 miles
    
Newstead Wood School 1.6 miles
    
Darrick Wood School 1.7 miles
    
Bullers Wood School 1.7 miles
    
Bullers Wood School for Boys 1.8 miles
    
Harris Academy Orpington 2 miles
    
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 2.1 miles
    
Chislehurst School for Girls 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest is Tudor Way Surgery, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest is Adams House Dental Practice Limited, approximately 60 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest is Bridgeways Day Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA. The nearest is Steven Harris Opticians, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BR5 1NA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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