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Orpington
Gareth Bacon · Conservative
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£515,000Current MP
Gareth Bacon (Conservative)Demographics
Demographics are aggregated from postcode-linked LSOA, MSOA, and district codes for Orpington.
Income view
£48,507
MSOA aggregate · 2023
Age view
45-64 · 26.4%
LSOA aggregate · 2021
Small area links
51
LSOAs joined through postcodes
Constituency demographics are aggregated from linked postcode LSOA, MSOA, and district codes stored in Postgres.
Age profile
Age Profile
Breakdown of population by life stage clusters
0-17
22.2%18-29
12.1%30-44
19.7%45-64
26.4%65+
19.6%Coverage
LSOA aggregateAverage across 51 LSOAs · 2021
1,659.86 residents in total
Largest band: 45-64 (26.4%)
Insights
Compared with the national average, 0-17 accounts for 22.2% here versus 20.8% nationally, while 18-29 accounts for 12.1% here versus 14.9% nationally.
Ethnicity profile
Ethnicity Profile
Broad ethnic group distribution for Orpington
White
78.7%Asian
9.8%Black
6.1%Mixed
3.8%Other
1.7%Coverage
LSOA aggregateAverage across 51 LSOAs · 2021
1,659.88 residents in total
Largest group: White (78.7%)
Insights
Compared with the national average, Black accounts for 6.1% here versus 4.0% nationally, while White accounts for 78.7% here versus 81.7% nationally.
Employment profile
Employment Profile
Economic activity status for Orpington
In employment
58.0%Unemployed
3.2%Retired
23.6%Student
4.3%Home or family
5.2%Sick or disabled
3.1%Other inactive
2.6%Coverage
LSOA aggregateAverage across 51 LSOAs · 2021
1,325.49 residents in total
Largest group: In employment (58.0%)
Insights
Compared with the national average, this profile is broadly aligned, with every segment within 1.9 percentage points.
Housing tenure
Housing Tenure
Household tenure distribution for Orpington
Owned outright
37.9%Mortgage or loan
34.6%Shared ownership
0.8%Private rented
11.9%Social rented
14.8%Rent free
0.0%Coverage
LSOA aggregateAverage across 51 LSOAs · 2021
666.96 residents in total
Largest group: Owned outright (37.9%)
Insights
Compared with the national average, Mortgage or loan accounts for 34.6% here versus 28.7% nationally, while Private rented accounts for 11.9% here versus 20.3% nationally.
Only msoa aggregate coverage is currently available for this location.
Key indicators
Snapshot table
Headline rates and totals stay below the composition charts so the tab still surfaces the broader census picture.
| Indicator | Value | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable household income before housing costs Income | £48,507 | MSOA aggregate Average across 15 MSOAs · 2023 |
| Total population Age | 1,660 | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |
| Residents aged 65 and over Age | 19.6% | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |
| White British residents Ethnicity | 71.3% | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |
| Unemployment rate Employment | 4.7% | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |
| Economically inactive residents Employment | 38.8% | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |
| Owner-occupied households Households | 72.5% | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |
| Privately rented households Households | 11.9% | LSOA aggregate Average across 51 LSOAs · 2021 |