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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 84 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
84
Deprivation level
3/10
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

Shoplifting
29.55(+196%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.91(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.79(+3%)
Vehicle crime
11.84(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.15(+60%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 in Orpington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,431,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orpington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached32£955,000£6,079
Flats25£292,000£4,828
Semi-Detached16£582,500£5,724
Terraced23£435,000£5,377

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

BR53XJ

Vinson Close

BR51QZ

Sutherland Avenue

BR61PL

Orpington

BR60PJ

Vinson Close

BR60SP

Tower Close

BR60AH

Mayfield Avenue

BR60HQ

Moorfield Road

BR60NY

High Street

BR60XA

Novar Close

BR60BA

Broxbourne Road

BR61ND

Orpington

BR60BS

Pondwood Rise

BR60HS

Perry Hall Road

BR60PF

High Street

BR60TT

Fordwich Close

BR61NB

Orpington

BR52AH

Lockesley Drive

BR60EX

Cyril Road

BR60QS

Lancing Road

BR60JW

High Street

BR60DL

Chislehurst Road

BR52SX

Covet Wood Close

BR60NQ

High Street

BR60HR

Perry Hall Road

BR51QU

Grosvenor Road

BR69UR

Brasted Close

BR61LB

Vinson Close

BR60SQ

Tower Road

BR61LY

Orpington

BR60EU

Keswick Road

BR60ND

High Street

BR60AW

Brookside

BR60SF

Hillview Road

BR60HY

Elmcroft Road

BR60AA

Elm Grove

BR60SW

St Aubyns Gardens

BR60FN

Knoll Rise

BR60AB

Elm Grove

BR69JJ

Sevenoaks Road

BR60LA

High Street

BR60AX

Irvine Way

BR60SR

Orchard Grove

BR61LU

Vinson Close

BR61LS

Orpington

BR60AU

Eastcote

BR60TB

Corn Mill Drive

BR60DF

Chislehurst Road

BR60EJ

Knoll Rise

BR60NR

High Street

BR60WB

Polperro Close

BR61NZ

Orpington

BR60SL

Hillview Crescent

BR51NR

Chislehurst Road

BR60EW

Broomhill Road

BR60FJ

Station Road

BR60FH

High Street

BR60TP

Cowden Road

BR52BD

Brookmead Way

BR60DZ

Nursery Close

BR60EP

Lucerne Road

BR60DB

Chislehurst Road

BR52AF

Lockesley Drive

BR60NP

High Street

BR60ZF

Vinson Close

BR60EZ

Somerset Road

BR60NE

High Street

BR61JA

Vinson Close

BR60SA

Station Road

BR52AZ

Willow Close

BR60JX

Knoll Rise

BR52AY

The Greenway

BR60EQ

Vinson Close

BR69JH

Sevenoaks Road

BR69AP

The Drive

BR54AL

Lower Road

BR60SE

Hillview Road

BR60JT

High Street

BR52BB

Brookmead Close

BR60EN

Broomhill Road

BR60WA

Cotswold Rise

BR61HA

Orpington

BR60AJ

Mayfield Avenue

BR61PG

Orpington

BR60EF

Perry Hall Road

BR60AN

Westholme

BR61NP

Orpington

BR60LJ

High Street

BR60NT

High Street

BR60NG

High Street

BR60AL

Mayfield Avenue

BR60TE

Lych Gate Road

BR60AZ

Broxbourne Road

BR60RT

Homefield Rise

BR60BZ

Dale Wood Road

BR60JY

High Street

BR60BH

Lynwood Grove

BR60BB

Broxbourne Road

BR60HL

Perry Hall Road

BR60DE

Markstone Terrace

BR54AE

Sanderstead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.