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Orpington West

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About

Orpington West is a residential area located in the London Borough of Bromley. It is situated to the south of Orpington town centre, offering easy access to local amenities and transport links. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Green spaces like Crofton Woods and Goddington Park provide outdoor recreation options for residents.

The area is well-connected, with Orpington railway station nearby, providing direct services to London and Kent. Schools such as St Olave’s Grammar School and Darrick Wood School serve the community. Orpington High Street is within walking distance, featuring shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The area maintains a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere while remaining convenient for commuters.

Area overview

On average Orpington West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 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 of residents in Orpington West is £60,600 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 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£940,000
Flats32£295,000
Semi-Detached24£577,500
Terraced27£424,000

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

BR61NZ

Orpington West

BR52AL

Oakdene Road

BR60DG

Chislehurst Road

BR60JW

High Street

BR60NP

High Street

BR60QS

Gravel Pit Way

BR60TD

Lamorna Close

BR52AY

The Greenway

BR61ND

Orpington West

BR60AS

Blossom Drive

BR60JL

Mountview Road

BR60SS

Augustus Lane

BR60TT

Bicknor Road

BR61FA

Vinson Close

BR60UN

Orpington West

BR61NB

Orpington West

BR61NE

Orpington West

BR60NS

High Street

BR60AU

Eastcote

BR60NJ

High Street

BR60HD

White Hart Road

BR60HN

Mountview Road

BR60JP

Vinson Close

BR60NN

High Street

BR61LF

Vinson Close

BR60SR

Orchard Grove

BR60SX

Orpington West

BR60TA

Clay Wood Close

BR69AS

The Avenue

BR61JZ

Vinson Close

BR52AT

Robin Hood Green

BR52AD

Chislehurst Road

BR52BD

Brookmead Close

BR60NH

Augustus Lane

BR60WA

Cotswold Rise

BR60WJ

Vinson Close

BR61GW

Vinson Close

BR60DF

Chislehurst Road

BR60EQ

Vinson Close

BR60ER

Oatfield Road

BR60HU

Goodmead Road

BR60NF

High Street

BR60RT

Homefield Rise

BR60TJ

Dryden Way

BR61GL

Vinson Close

Data Sources

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