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Orpington West

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About

Orpington West is a residential area within the London Borough of Bromley. It is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar semis and detached homes. The area is served by several local shopping parades and green spaces like Goddington Park.

The area is bordered by the A224 and the railway line, which connects to central London. The presence of the Princess Royal University Hospital is a significant local facility. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on family living.

Area overview

On average Orpington West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orpington West is £90,028 per year. There are 3 schools in Orpington West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Orpington West is home to around 8,528 people, with a population density of about 4,088.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Orpington West Population
8,528
Population density
4,088.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.6(+22%)
Shoplifting
29.9(+195%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.14(-7%)
Vehicle crime
12.31(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.85(+72%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,564
65.25%
Other White
628
7.36%
Indian
529
6.2%
Chinese
367
4.3%
Other Asian
364
4.27%
Total population: 8,527

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,173
45.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,023
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
12.87%
No qualifications
877
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 6,979

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,312
36.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,249
34.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
632
17.69%
Other social rented
250
7%
Other forms of private rent
72
2.02%
Total households: 3,573

Property prices in Orpington West

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £465,500 in Orpington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orpington West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£927,500
Flats31£295,000
Semi-Detached23£585,000
Terraced28£436,500

10 years median price trend in Orpington West

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

All postcodes in Orpington West

BR60FH

High Street

BR60UN

Orpington

BR61NE

Orpington

BR60JS

High Street

BR60TZ

Sequoia Gardens

BR68WP

Vinson Close

BR60HQ

Moorfield Road

BR60JT

High Street

BR60NQ

High Street

BR60SW

St Aubyns Gardens

BR52AE

Lockesley Drive

BR60AN

Westholme

BR60PH

Spur Road

BR60BQ

Lynwood Grove

BR60RY

Station Road

BR61NR

Orpington

BR60AZ

Broxbourne Road

BR60DW

Chislehurst Road

BR60NW

High Street

BR60ZF

Vinson Close

BR60FD

Knoll Rise

BR60LA

High Street

BR53XJ

Vinson Close

BR61JS

Vinson Close

BR69JL

Sevenoaks Road

BR52AS

Robinhood Green

BR60DT

Chislehurst Road

BR60EZ

Somerset Road

BR60JN

High Street

BR60NB

High Street

BR60SP

Tower Close

BR60ST

Station Approach

BR60WB

Polperro Close

BR60HL

Perry Hall Road

BR54XA

Vinson Close

BR60BS

Pondwood Rise

BR60RZ

Station Road

BR60SA

Station Road

BR60SF

Hillview Road

BR60BW

Crofton Lane

BR60DQ

Chislehurst Road

BR60EU

Keswick Road

BR60RX

Orchard Grove

BR60SH

The Approach

BR68AD

Petts Wood & Knoll

BR51NR

Chislehurst Road

BR60EA

Bancroft Gardens

BR60HX

Goodmead Road

BR60BG

Lynwood Grove

BR60DL

Chislehurst Road

BR60DY

Sandy Lane

BR60EJ

Knoll Rise

BR60ND

High Street

BR60HF

Bruce Grove

BR60SE

Hillview Road

BR60SQ

Tower Road

BR60AJ

Mayfield Avenue

BR60JY

High Street

BR60LE

High Street

BR60BZ

Dale Wood Road

BR60WD

Clovelly Way

BR69JH

Sevenoaks Road

BR52AN

Oakdene Road

BR60NT

High Street

BR60QT

Lancing Road

BR51QU

Grosvenor Road

BR52AB

Lockesley Drive

BR52AP

Oakdene Road

BR52AX

Barnesdale Crescent

BR60AX

Irvine Way

BR60HT

Perry Hall Road

BR60DB

Chislehurst Road

BR60DD

Knoll Rise

BR60DE

Markstone Terrace

BR60SG

Tower Road

BR60SJ

Hill End

BR61FZ

Vinson Close

BR61NT

Orpington

BR54AL

Lower Road

BR60BY

Dale Wood Road

BR60DZ

Nursery Close

BR60EF

Perry Hall Road

BR60AQ

Mayfield Avenue

BR60BD

Lynwood Grove

BR60JB

Carlton Parade

BR60LJ

High Street

BR60EW

Broomhill Road

BR52BB

Brookmead Close

BR60AD

Elm Grove

BR60ET

Stanley Road

BR60HG

Moorfield Road

BR60LN

High Street

BR52AA

Lockesley Drive

BR60AW

Brookside

BR60HA

Irene Road

BR60HZ

Elmcroft Road

BR60JD

Carlton Parade

BR60JG

High Street

BR60NG

High Street

BR60PF

High Street

Data Sources

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