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About

Biggin Hill is a ward in the London Borough of Bromley, located in the southeastern outskirts of Greater London. The area is known for its rural character, with open green spaces and a mix of residential and agricultural land. Biggin Hill is home to the historic Biggin Hill Airport, which played a significant role during World War II as a key RAF base. The ward includes the villages of Biggin Hill and Downe, the latter being where Charles Darwin lived and worked.

The area has a strong community feel, with local shops, pubs, and schools serving residents. Transport links include bus routes connecting to nearby towns like Bromley and Orpington, though the area lacks a railway station. Biggin Hill retains a semi-rural atmosphere, with woodland and farmland contrasting with more suburban developments. The annual Biggin Hill Air Show draws visitors, celebrating the area’s aviation heritage. Housing ranges from detached homes to smaller terraced properties, appealing to families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Biggin Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Biggin Hill is £56,030 per year. There are 2 schools in Biggin Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Biggin Hill Population
10,817
Population density
1,248 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,665
89.36%
Other White
285
2.63%
African
123
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
122
1.13%
Irish
95
0.88%
Total population: 10,816

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,940
45.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,768
41.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
6.86%
Other social rented
181
4.22%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.31%
Total households: 4,285

Property prices in Biggin Hill

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Biggin Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biggin Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£535,000
Flats32£275,000
Semi-Detached42£470,000
Terraced33£410,000

10 years median price trend in Biggin Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggin Hill.

All postcodes in Biggin Hill

TN163BZ

Hillcrest Road

TN163LP

Village Green Avenue

TN163LY

Jail Lane

TN163NP

Hillingdale

TN163XS

Norheads Lane

TN163PG

Melody Road

TN163QH

Foley Road

TN163QN

Valley View

TN163RN

Lusted Hall Lane

TN163SQ

Jail Lane

TN163TA

The Grove

TN163TJ

Mount Pleasant

TN163SL

Magnolia Drive

TN163JZ

Village Green Way

TN163UQ

Merryhills Close

TN163BB

Sutherland Avenue

TN163DT

Biggin Hill West

TN163HP

St Winifred's Road

TN163JU

Biggin Hill East & Cudham

TN163JY

Biggin Hill East & Cudham

TN163LJ

Haig Road

TN163PJ

Melody Road

TN163PS

Churchill Way

TN163RH

Upper Drive

TN163XF

Eastern View

TN163HX

Belvedere Road

TN163NL

Kembleside Road

TN163PP

Alexandra Road

TN163RE

Swievelands Road

TN163RP

Bankside Close

TN163TT

Sunningvale Avenue

TN163XD

Latham Close

TN163QY

St Mary's Green

TN163TY

Hillcrest Road

TN169EU

Biggin Hill West

TN169FA

Biggin Hill West

TN162HL

Belvedere Road

TN163FB

Homeland Place

TN163JG

Biggin Hill East & Cudham

TN163NA

Church Road

TN163QS

Swievelands Road

TN163RB

St Mary's Green

TN163TF

Polesteeple Hill

TN163JN

Rosecroft Close

TN163BH

Churchill Way

TN163FH

Hawker Close

TN163LN

Aperfield Road

TN163LB

Church Road

TN163LE

The Ridings

TN163UH

Temple Road

TN163SN

Acer Road

TN163TL

Charlton Drive

TN169EN

Biggin Hill West

TN169EZ

Biggin Hill West

TN163DB

Melrose Road

TN163NB

Village Green Way

TN163QZ

Swievelands Road

TN163TX

Sunningvale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.