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About

Darwin ward lies in the southern part of the London Borough of Bromley, primarily encompassing the residential area of Biggin Hill. The landscape is characterised by its position on the fringes of the city, where suburban streets meet more open, green spaces. It contains a significant portion of the Metropolitan Green Belt, which influences its low-density housing and semi-rural feel in places.

The area is historically linked to aviation due to the presence of Biggin Hill Airport, a former Royal Air Force station. This legacy continues to shape the local environment and community identity. The ward also includes several conservation areas and pockets of woodland, contributing to a distinct sense of separation from the more urban centres of Greater London.

Area overview

On average Darwin has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darwin is £80,470 per year. There are 4 schools in Darwin: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Darwin is home to around 5,772 people, with a population density of about 171.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
2/10

Area Profile

Darwin Population
5,772
Population density
171.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.78(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.15(+12%)
Vehicle crime
16.11(+72%)
Public order
14.03(+108%)
Other theft
11.78(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,911
85.07%
Other White
202
3.5%
Indian
148
2.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
77
1.33%
Irish
68
1.18%
Total population: 5,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,501
31.15%
No qualifications
861
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
810
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,099
48.05%
Owns with a mortgage
815
35.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
181
7.91%
Other social rented
99
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
67
2.93%
Total households: 2,287

Property prices in Darwin

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£484
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£521K – £855K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £484 per square foot) in Darwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darwin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£775,000£576
Detached36£742,500£476
Terraced7£425,000£487
Flats3£270,000£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darwin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570,000£143,000£527,500£404,500
2017£600,000£275,000£501,500£385,000
2018£599,950£305,250£455,000£404,250
2019£613,500£270,000£497,000£360,000
2020£677,750£286,250£520,000£415,000
2021£675,000£269,750£600,000£427,500
2022£795,000£285,000£627,000£450,000
2023£680,000£290,000£610,000£415,000
2024£720,000£287,000£577,500£436,000
2025£722,500£307,000£580,000£447,500
2026£792,850£270,000£705,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£221£422£417
2017£449£442£467£442
2018£486£433£376£465
2019£456£461£452£433
2020£475£404£494£428
2021£499£416£469£473
2022£510£476£574£546
2023£505£429£527£406
2024£531£423£436£528
2025£476£456£456£506
2026£451£425£588£462
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darwin 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 Darwin ward.

Local councillors

Jonathan James Andrews

Darwin - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Darwin

Is Darwin safe?

Darwin records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Darwin?

The median sale price in Darwin is £650,000 (about £484 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Darwin?

Darwin has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Darwin?

Darwin scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darwin sits around rank 22,213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Darwin?

The average household income in Darwin is around £80,470 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Darwin?

Darwin is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jonathan James Andrews (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Darwin

BR67HE

Cocksett Avenue

BR67PA

Charmwood Lane

TN147QH

Newbarn Lane

BR67JG

Rookery Road

TN147NQ

Thrift Lane

BR66BN

Old Hill

TN147QQ

Lord Darby Mews

BR26DJ

Ashmore Lane

BR26HT

Church Road

TN163AH

Berrys Green Road

BR67GZ

Shire Lane

BR67SZ

Runciman Close

BR26AA

Shire Lane

BR26DT

Leaves Green Road

BR26AB

New Road Hill

BR67SF

Rose Villas

TN163AJ

Berrys Green Road

BR67FB

Sevenoaks Road

TN162HS

Buckhurst Road

BR26DR

Ashmore Lane

BR67NE

Mount Pleasant Cottages

BR67HH

Shire Lane

BR67JA

New Road Hill

BR67JB

Farthing Street

BR67HR

Belle Vue Road

BR67LH

Downe Road

BR66BY

Cudham Lane North

TN162HY

Silverstead Lane

BR67PB

Norsted Lane

BR67NS

Orchard Road

BR67EZ

Beechwood Avenue

BR67NX

Hookwood Road

TN163AS

Berry's Green Road

TN163GL

Turner Avenue

BR67JR

Luxted Road

TN147QN

Mace Lane

TN163AU

Jail Lane

BR67SU

Downs View Close

BR67US

High Street

BR67LB

Greenhill

BR67LQ

Hangrove Hill

BR26DH

High House Cottages

TN163AA

Single Street

BR67HQ

North End Lane

BR26DW

Leaves Green

TN147QT

Cudham Lane North

TN163EY

Berry's Green Road

TN163AE

Berrys Hill

TN163AG

Berrys Hill

TN147RE

Cudham Park Road

BR26AX

Darwin

TN163EZ

Berry's Green Road

BR67NY

Fairtrough Road

BR67NN

Rushmore Hill

BR67JS

Luxted Road

BR67LE

Cudham Road

TN163GD

Barwell Crescent

BR67HA

Foxwood Grove

BR66BT

Farnborough Way

BR67HF

Ramuswood Avenue

TN162HX

Grays Road

BR26HS

Blackness Lane

TN163GJ

Moxey Close

BR67LA

Luxted Road

BR67LP

Sevenoaks Road

BR67LU

Fairlawn Cottages

BR26DG

Leaves Green Road

BR66BW

Old Hill

BR67NR

Rushmore Hill

TN147QJ

Downe Road

TN147QR

Cudham Lane North

BR26HR

Blackness Lane

BR67UY

Sevenoaks Road

TN147QF

Church Approach

TN162JD

Grays Road

BR67NJ

Charmwood Villas

BR67FF

Buckston Browne Gardens

TN163AX

Jail Lane

TN162HN

Main Road

BR67EY

Beechwood Avenue

BR67QB

Lambardes Close

BR67LG

Hangrove Hill

TN147QS

Cudham Lane North

TN163GF

Curchin Close

TN163AL

Berry's Green Road

BR67JN

High Elms Road

BR67JJ

West Hill

BR67HN

Stalisfield Place

TN147RG

Snag Lane

BR67LY

Ethel Terrace

BR67HL

Standard Road

TN163AD

Bertrey Cottages

TN147QD

Cudham Lane South

BR26DB

Leaves Green Road

TN147QX

Downe Avenue

TN163AP

Berry's Green Road

BR67PQ

Norsted Lane

TN162HR

Buckhurst Road

TN162HP

Main Road

TN163EW

Grice Avenue