Area Information for Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP

Barnfield Road in Orpington is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the St Paul's Cray ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Orpington. This page combines information for the address Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP, 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 3LP.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bromley
Ward St Paul's Cray
Constituency Orpington * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 8 property sales in Barnfield Road, BR5 3LP since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 114 crimes were reported within half a mile of BR5 3LP - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (St Paul's Cray), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP:

Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LR
Kingfisher Close, Orpington, BR5 3NZ
Wren Close, Orpington, BR5 3NU
Watermint Close, Orpington, BR5 3NN
Sandpiper Way, Orpington, BR5 3NS
Wagtail Way, Orpington, BR5 3NB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BR5 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 8 property sales in Barnfield Road 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

The area containing Barnfield Road, Orpington consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 7
Semi-Detached 34
Terraced 83
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 13
Total 138
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 31
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 25
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 33
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 142

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 57
Two People 36
Three People 28
Four People 14
Five People 4
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 141

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Barnfield Road, Orpington consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 55
Family Household 81
Other Household 3
Total 139

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 60
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 141

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 45% male.

Gender
Male 136
Female 163
Total 299

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 25
5-9 19
10-14 20
15-19 13
20-24 11
25-29 19
30-34 18
35-39 23
40-44 30
45-49 25
50-54 35
55-59 21
60-64 14
65-69 7
70-74 8
75-79 6
80-84 5
85+ 2
Total 301

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BR5 3LP 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 108
Married 77
Separated 12
Divorced 26
Widowed 10
Total 233

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 133
Good 96
Fair 49
Bad 18
Very Bad 3
Total 299

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) 63
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 26
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 59
Other 7
Total 233

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 76% 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 228
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 6
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 1
Other Asian 3
Black African 26
Black Caribbean 8
Other Black/African/Caribbean 13
Other 5
Total 299

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 246
European Union 14
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 11
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 299

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 246
10+ Years 45
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 299

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 3LP.

Passport(s) Held
None 53
United Kingdom 208
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 8
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 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 121
Christian 145
Buddhist 3
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 7
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 25
Total 301

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 92
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 29
Looking After Home or Family 17
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 18
Other 16
Total 229

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 14
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 138

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 19
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 38
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 35
Full-time Student 10
Total 230

Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP is within the St Paul's Cray policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 114 crimes were reported within half a mile of BR5 3LP.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 114 crimes committed near Barnfield Road
Neighbourhood Team Address St Paul's Cray
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to BR5 3LP. 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 3LP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
St Mary Cray 0.8 miles
Swanley 1.9 miles
Orpington 2.2 miles
Petts Wood 2.2 miles
Albany Park 2.7 miles
Sidcup 2.8 miles
Chelsfield 2.8 miles
Chislehurst 3 miles
Bexley 3.3 miles
Bickley 3.5 miles
Knockholt 3.5 miles
New Eltham 3.7 miles
Elmstead Woods 3.8 miles
Eynsford 4.1 miles
Crayford 4.3 miles
Mottingham 4.4 miles
Bromley South 4.6 miles
Sundridge Park 4.6 miles
Bexleyheath 4.7 miles
Bromley North 4.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 6.9 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School, approximately 300 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest is Kemnal Technology College, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Kemnal Technology College 1.3 miles June 2022
    
Harris Academy Orpington 1.5 miles May 2023
    
Orchards Academy 2 miles July 2016
    
Chislehurst School for Girls 2.2 miles December 2017
    
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 2.2 miles November 2024
Cleeve Park School 2.3 miles February 2024
    
Orion Coopers 2.3 miles  
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 2.8 miles September 2017
    
Bromley High School GDST 2.9 miles  
Hurstmere School 3 miles September 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest is St Mary Cray Practice, approximately 0.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
St Mary Cray Practice 0.8 miles
Broomwood Health Centre 0.8 miles
Derry Downs Surgery 0.8 miles
Crescent Surgery 0.9 miles
Poverest Medical Centre 1.1 miles
Gillmans Road Surgery 1.4 miles
BALLATER SURGERY 1.6 miles
Knoll Medical Practice 1.8 miles
Tudor Way Surgery 2.1 miles
Sidcup Medical Centre 2.1 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest is Cray Dental Care, approximately 0.8 miles 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 Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest is Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Barnfield Road, Orpington, BR5 3LP. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Limited, approximately 0.6 miles 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 3LP

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+

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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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