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About

Biggin Hill ward is a distinct area within the London Borough of Bromley, characterised by its significant open spaces and residential neighbourhoods. It lies on the southern edge of Greater London, bordering the Kent countryside. The ward contains several notable green areas, including Biggin Hill Recreation Ground and the expansive Cudham and Downe countryside to the south, which provide a rural atmosphere. Residential development is primarily low-density, with a mix of housing types spread across the landscape.

The area is historically defined by its aviation connections, centred on London Biggin Hill Airport. This active general aviation airport, with a history tied to the Battle of Britain, remains a key local employer and a defining feature of the ward's identity. The surrounding land use includes some light industrial and commercial premises supporting the airport's operations, alongside local shops and services clustered mainly along Main Road, serving the community's daily needs.

Area overview

On average Biggin Hill has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biggin Hill is £81,522 per year. The median sale price in Biggin Hill is £450,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £395,000 and £547,750. 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 the area have low public transport connectivity. Biggin Hill is home to around 10,817 people, with a population density of about 1,248 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.34(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.01(-37%)
Vehicle crime
8.14(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(+2%)
Other theft
3.88(-66%)
London average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,363
26.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,678
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,573
17.71%
No qualifications
1,452
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,024
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,880

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

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £395K – £548K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Biggin Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £750,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£566,250£436
Semi-Detached36£470,000£427
Terraced38£415,000£427
Flats24£282,500£393

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biggin Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggin Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£462,750£265,000£403,500£335,000
2017£445,500£250,000£402,500£365,000
2018£485,000£289,975£388,750£350,000
2019£460,000£267,500£395,500£340,000
2020£487,500£280,000£430,000£350,000
2021£525,000£270,000£412,000£385,000
2022£585,000£277,500£470,000£415,000
2023£560,000£305,000£452,500£410,000
2024£540,000£290,000£435,000£411,500
2025£543,500£260,000£470,000£415,000
2026£567,500£282,500£450,000£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggin Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggin Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£390£386£342
2017£384£387£371£372
2018£376£447£375£379
2019£365£406£399£353
2020£390£398£375£373
2021£397£380£396£372
2022£423£420£413£421
2023£438£452£437£400
2024£403£390£407£414
2025£417£405£446£426
2026£470£390£442£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggin Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biggin Hill 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Biggin Hill ward.

Local councillors

Steve James

Biggin Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Tim Allitt

Biggin Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK