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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

BR52AL

Oakdene Road

BR60DG

Chislehurst Road

BR60JW

High Street

BR60NP

High Street

BR60QS

Lancing Road

BR60TD

Lamorna Close

BR52AY

The Greenway

BR60AS

Blossom Drive

BR60SS

Augustus Lane

BR61FA

Vinson Close

BR61ND

Orpington

BR60JL

Deakins Terrace

BR60TT

Fordwich Close

BR60AU

Eastcote

BR60JP

Roberts Mews

BR60NJ

High Street

BR60NN

High Street

BR60NS

High Street

BR60SR

Orchard Grove

BR60TA

Claywood Close

BR52AD

Lockesley Drive

BR60WJ

Vinson Close

BR60HD

White Hart Road

BR60HN

Mountview Road

BR60SX

Petts Wood & Knoll

BR69AS

The Avenue

BR52AT

Robinhood Green

BR52BD

Brookmead Way

BR60NH

Augustus Lane

BR60WA

Cotswold Rise

BR61GW

Vinson Close

BR61JZ

Vinson Close

BR60DF

Chislehurst Road

BR60EQ

Vinson Close

BR60HU

Perry Hall Close

BR60NF

High Street

BR60ER

Oatfield Road

BR60RT

Homefield Rise

BR60TJ

Dryden Way

BR61GL

Vinson Close

BR61PF

Orpington

BR61NB

Orpington

BR61NZ

Orpington

BR61LS

Orpington

Data Sources

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