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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

BR60DW

Chislehurst Road

BR52AN

Oakdene Road

BR61JZ

Vinson Close

BR61LT

Vinson Close

BR60DT

Chislehurst Road

BR60DJ

Chislehurst Road

BR60RY

Station Road

BR61PF

Orpington

BR61NU

Orpington

BR60DN

Chislehurst Road

BR60BX

Red Cedars Road

BR60JD

Carlton Parade

BR54RT

Vinson Close

BR60ET

Stanley Road

BR60BD

Lynwood Grove

BR61NT

Orpington

BR61JS

Vinson Close

BR52AP

Oakdene Road

BR52AS

Robinhood Green

BR60WX

Pepys Rise

BR60ER

Oatfield Road

BR52AX

Barnesdale Crescent

BR60JS

High Street

BR61NQ

Orpington

BR60NJ

High Street

BR61FZ

Vinson Close

BR60LS

High Street

BR60ES

St Kilda Road

BR51QX

Sutherland Avenue

BR52AT

Robinhood Green

BR60NW

High Street

BR60BJ

Melbourne Close

BR60HZ

Elmcroft Road

BR61NR

Orpington

BR60HN

Mountview Road

BR52AU

Barnesdale Crescent

BR60SJ

Hill End

BR60JB

Carlton Parade

BR60WJ

Vinson Close

BR60DD

Knoll Rise

BR60LW

High Street

BR60JR

High Street

BR60EE

Cambray Road

BR69JL

Sevenoaks Road

Data Sources

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