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About

Orpington ward lies in the northwestern part of the town of Orpington, within the London Borough of Bromley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with some modern developments. It is served by Orpington railway station, a key transport hub with frequent services to central London and the Kent coast. Local shopping needs are met by the High Street and the Nugent Retail Park, providing a practical commercial focus for residents.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Priory Gardens, which offers recreational facilities and a sense of local history. The area is home to a number of schools, contributing to its family-oriented atmosphere. A notable local landmark is the Church of St Mary Cray, a medieval parish church with origins dating back to the 12th century, situated near the River Cray. The ward's layout and amenities reflect its development as a established suburban district.

Area overview

On average Orpington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orpington is £82,234 per year. There are 5 schools in Orpington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Orpington is home to around 11,960 people, with a population density of about 3,621.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Orpington Population
11,960
Population density
3,621.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.87(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.77(+18%)
Shoplifting
14.55(+46%)
Vehicle crime
13.63(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+112%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,006
66.92%
Other White
692
5.78%
Indian
673
5.63%
African
570
4.76%
Other Asian
337
2.82%
Total population: 11,964

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,707
38.55%
No qualifications
1,483
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,391
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,363
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
973
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 9,617

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,870
39.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,509
31.91%
Other social rented
647
13.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
10.4%
Social rents from council
103
2.18%
Total households: 4,729

Property prices in Orpington

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orpington 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£677,500£5,774
Flats17£285,000£4,638
Semi-Detached59£580,000£5,856
Terraced16£455,500£5,448

10 years median price trend in Orpington

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

All postcodes in Orpington

BR69AH

Felstead Road

BR54QW

Waltham Close

BR54LE

Tintagel Road

BR60LW

High Street

BR61LH

Vinson Close

BR54LA

Gillmans Road

BR54GR

Cuckmere Way

BR61GW

Vinson Close

BR54QN

Waltham Close

BR67RZ

Broadwalk

BR69HS

Repton Road

BR54FG

Rye Crescent

BR60NB

High Street

BR69AY

Avalon Road

BR54QU

Westwell Close

BR69HR

Repton Road

BR60WJ

Vinson Close

BR61NU

Orpington

BR69DH

Goddington Lane

BR60NJ

High Street

BR54PS

Beagles Close

BR54RR

Chelsfield Lane

BR60PU

Court Road

BR69DF

Court Road

BR69EJ

Charterhouse Road

BR67RU

Craven Road

BR54PE

Eldred Drive

BR60HF

Bruce Grove

BR54GD

Tintagel Road

BR54QP

Westwell Close

BR69AD

Felstead Road

BR60RA

Horsecroft Close

BR60NN

High Street

BR61NZ

Orpington

BR60QD

Bark Hart Road

BR54RT

Vinson Close

BR54QD

Petten Close

BR69AB

Felstead Road

BR60QY

Lancing Road

BR69LL

Durley Gardens

BR54GL

Tintagel Road

BR54FL

Pinson Way

BR54PR

Gload Crescent

BR61NQ

Orpington

BR54QR

Westwell Close

BR69FB

Hurstlands Drive

BR60TJ

Dryden Way

BR69EQ

Park Avenue

BR54PH

Eldred Drive

BR54LF

Glastonbury Close

BR60RG

Walnuts Road

BR60JE

High Street

BR69EE

Park Avenue

BR60JN

High Street

BR60PL

Ramsden Road

BR60NT

High Street

BR60LF

High Street

BR69AF

Felstead Road

BR61GL

Vinson Close

BR69BN

Woodley Road

BR54LH

Tintagel Road

BR54GB

Rye Crescent

BR54LX

Bodmin Close

BR60NF

High Street

BR60FD

Knoll Rise

BR69BB

Avalon Road

BR69EN

Charterhouse Road

BR54FN

Peche Way

BR69BW

Lapworth Close

BR53XJ

Vinson Close

BR61LB

Vinson Close

BR54LQ

Tintagel Road

BR54NQ

Carew Way

BR61ND

Orpington

BR69SH

Goddington Lane

BR54NY

Plantation Drive

BR60QX

Lancing Road

BR54LJ

Ramsden Close

BR69BQ

Blenheim Road

BR54NG

Carew Way

BR60QN

Spur Road

BR54PW

Mosyer Drive

BR54PT

Alma Road

BR54QF

Lamberhurst Close

BR54PU

Petten Grove

BR54QQ

Lamberhurst Close

BR61NR

Orpington

BR61PG

Orpington

BR67FA

Bayfield Place

BR60NG

High Street

BR60JA

Knoll Rise

BR61JA

Vinson Close

BR60RJ

Uplands Road

BR60LQ

High Street

BR54PQ

Loxwood Close

BR60UN

Orpington

BR60LN

High Street

BR60HJ

Aynscombe Angle

BR61LS

Orpington

BR54QJ

Eldred Drive

Data Sources

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