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Biggin Hill West

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About

Biggin Hill West is situated on the southern edge of the London Borough of Bromley, bordering the Kent countryside. The area is defined by its elevated position on the North Downs, with residential streets often offering expansive views over surrounding woodlands and farmland. Housing consists largely of detached and semi-detached homes, with significant green spaces like the Church of St. Mark's grounds and local playing fields.

The area's identity is intrinsically linked to its aviation history, centred on the nearby airport. The former Royal Air Force station continues to shape the local environment, with its perimeter and operations a constant presence. This connection is reflected in community life and the overall character of this suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Biggin Hill West has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biggin Hill West is £84,062 per year. There are 1 schools in Biggin Hill West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Biggin Hill West is home to around 7,172 people, with a population density of about 1,266.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Biggin Hill West Population
7,172
Population density
1,266.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.52(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.76(-41%)
Vehicle crime
5.86(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-22%)
Other theft
2.93(-74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,337
88.37%
Other White
207
2.89%
African
104
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
84
1.17%
Caribbean
69
0.96%
Total population: 7,171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,548
26.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
19.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,052
18.19%
No qualifications
888
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,783

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,306
47.65%
Owns outright
1,057
38.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
198
7.22%
Other social rented
110
4.01%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.31%
Total households: 2,741

Property prices in Biggin Hill West

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£420
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£396K – £485K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £420 per square foot) in Biggin Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biggin Hill West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£497,500£400
Semi-Detached20£450,000£409
Terraced38£415,000£423
Flats9£325,000£457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biggin Hill West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggin Hill West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£468,750£266,000£367,000£335,000
2017£415,000£260,000£400,000£360,000
2018£480,000£253,750£387,500£350,000
2019£428,750£265,000£372,500£330,000
2020£440,000£240,000£417,500£350,000
2021£495,000£272,000£397,500£382,500
2022£540,000£275,000£450,000£410,000
2023£540,000£300,000£450,000£407,500
2024£525,000£295,000£427,500£406,500
2025£495,000£270,000£462,000£410,000
2026£554,750£330,000£421,250£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggin Hill West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggin Hill West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363£324£372£342
2017£390£387£333£372
2018£375£365£362£381
2019£362£353£361£351
2020£371£374£359£373
2021£378£353£387£372
2022£411£370£397£411
2023£388£408£410£398
2024£392£390£393£406
2025£403£460£439£425
2026£390£433£387£413
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggin Hill West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biggin Hill West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.