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Orpington South

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About

Orpington South is a residential area located in the London Borough of Bromley. It features a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes and modern developments, with green spaces like Crofton Woods and Goddington Park providing outdoor recreation. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Orpington railway station offering frequent services to central London and surrounding towns.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to everyday needs. The High Street has a range of independent and chain retailers, while nearby St Mary Cray offers additional shopping options. Orpington South maintains a suburban feel, with quiet streets and a community-focused atmosphere. Its proximity to the M25 and A21 makes it accessible for commuters.

Area overview

On average Orpington South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Orpington South is £67,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Orpington South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Orpington South Population
8,702
Population density
5,062.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,037
69.37%
Indian
968
11.12%
Other White
397
4.56%
Chinese
297
3.41%
African
171
1.97%
Total population: 8,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,540
46.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,374
41.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
9.06%
Other social rented
69
2.06%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.29%
Total households: 3,345

Property prices in Orpington South

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £567,500 in Orpington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £258,500 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orpington South 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 Orpington South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£702,500
Flats5£317,500
Semi-Detached52£597,500
Terraced27£500,000

10 years median price trend in Orpington South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orpington South.

All postcodes in Orpington South

BR69HN

Sandhurst Road

BR69HU

Repton Road

BR69JZ

Lichlade Close

BR69LH

Kings Road

BR69SJ

Dymchurch Close

BR69LT

Haywood Rise

BR69LY

Northlands Avenue

BR69PG

North Drive

BR69TQ

Stapleton Road

BR66JQ

Edith Road

BR69PJ

Harley Gardens

BR69LU

Northlands Avenue

BR69NF

Southlands Avenue

BR69TN

Hellegan Close

BR69XF

Hellegan Close

BR69HR

Repton Road

BR69LP

Crescent Way

BR69LS

Crescent Way

BR69PZ

Ashbourne Rise

BR69XR

Vancouver Close

BR69EL

Charterhouse Road

BR69JW

Repton Road

BR69LW

Cloonmore Avenue

BR69QU

Maxwell Gardens

BR69XU

Porthallow Close

BR69HW

Sandhurst Road

BR69LN

Cloonmore Avenue

BR69TP

Mitchell Road

BR69TZ

Marcellina Way

BR69SH

Goddington Lane

BR66JD

Warnford Road

BR66JP

Crown Close

BR66LR

Fox Close

BR69JT

Mitchell Road

BR69LL

Durley Gardens

BR69LR

Crescent Way

BR69QE

Roseberry Gardens

BR69QS

Maxwell Gardens

BR69QW

Ridgeway Crescent

BR69UF

Bishop Butt Close

BR69QQ

Southcroft Road

BR69SW

Dymchurch Close

BR69XD

Hellegan Close

BR69XS

Penhale Close

BR66JE

Warren Road

BR66JG

Albert Road

BR69EJ

Charterhouse Road

BR69QL

Ridgeway Crescent

BR69SQ

Ryarsh Crescent

BR69UH

Sevenoaks Road

BR69XP

Crown Close

BR66JJ

Linden Close

BR66JW

Rawlings Close

BR69LZ

Northlands Avenue

BR69PE

Borkwood Way

BR69TU

Benedict Close

BR66LL

Atkinson Close

BR69ND

Southlands Avenue

BR69PY

Ashbourne Rise

BR69SL

Otterden Close

BR69XN

Newlyn Close

Data Sources

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