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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% 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 £81,542 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. Biggin Hill is home to around 10,817 people, with a population density of about 1,248.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
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
19.97(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.18(-39%)
Vehicle crime
11.37(+17%)
Shoplifting
6.75(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(+16%)
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

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £448,500 in Biggin Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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£540,000
Flats30£275,000
Semi-Detached38£470,000
Terraced30£402,500

10 years median price trend in Biggin Hill

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.