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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 95 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
95
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
34.7(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.53(+26%)
Shoplifting
13.96(+38%)
Vehicle crime
13.88(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+114%)
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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,500 up to £955,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orpington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£682,500
Flats11£285,000
Semi-Detached56£573,500
Terraced10£410,000

10 years median price trend in Orpington

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

All postcodes in Orpington

BR69RA

Leeds Close

BR69JW

Sevenoaks Road

BR60UN

Orpington

BR61NE

Orpington

BR54GA

Quilter Road

BR60JS

High Street

BR68WP

Vinson Close

BR54QQ

Lamberhurst Close

BR60NQ

High Street

BR60RA

Horsecroft Close

BR69BP

Poynings Close

BR69EH

Park Avenue

BR54NE

Rye Crescent

BR54QA

Petten Grove

BR60RU

Homefield Rise

BR69DH

Goddington Lane

BR60PH

Spur Road

BR54QS

Westwell Close

BR60QY

Lancing Road

BR60RQ

Walnuts Road

BR60RY

Station Road

BR61NR

Orpington

BR67FE

Alma Barn Mews

BR54GE

Tintagel Road

BR60NW

High Street

BR60QG

Lodge Crescent

BR60ZF

Vinson Close

BR69AG

Hillcrest Road

BR69EN

Charterhouse Road

BR60FD

Knoll Rise

BR69EZ

Haileybury Road

BR53XJ

Vinson Close

BR60GE

High Street

BR61JS

Vinson Close

BR69ST

Carolyn Drive

BR54LQ

Tintagel Road

BR69HJ

Cheltenham Road

BR54FH

Cuckmere Way

BR60JN

High Street

BR60NB

High Street

BR69AA

Felstead Road

BR54XA

Vinson Close

BR67RZ

Broadwalk

BR54NZ

Plantation Drive

BR67RR

Chelsfield Lane

BR69HS

Repton Road

BR54RR

Chelsfield Lane

BR60FA

Viridian Mews

BR67RT

Craven Road

BR69AB

Felstead Road

BR54FN

Peche Way

BR54QH

Wichling Close

BR69AY

Avalon Road

BR69BY

Court Road

BR69DS

Goddington Lane

BR69EY

Haileybury Road

BR54NY

Plantation Drive

BR69ET

Charterhouse Road

BR60ND

High Street

BR69EW

Charterhouse Road

BR54LX

Bodmin Close

BR60HF

Bruce Grove

BR67FA

Bayfield Place

BR69AJ

Hillcrest Road

BR69HT

Repton Road

BR69JN

Sevenoaks Road

BR54LD

Gillmans Road

BR54LF

Glastonbury Close

BR54NH

Rye Crescent

BR54QN

Waltham Close

BR69DT

Goddington Lane

BR69HX

Repton Road

BR67TH

Allandale Place

BR69JH

Sevenoaks Road

BR60NT

High Street

BR60QT

Lancing Road

BR60QX

Lancing Road

BR54PD

Quilter Road

BR54PP

Paddocks Close

BR54PR

Gload Crescent

BR60HE

Church Hill

BR60PL

Ramsden Road

BR54GF

Tintagel Road

BR54PT

Alma Road

BR60QD

Bark Hart Road

BR60QH

Bedford Road

BR61FZ

Vinson Close

BR61NT

Orpington

BR69DF

Court Road

BR54GL

Tintagel Road

BR54PF

Eldred Drive

BR54QP

Westwell Close

BR69AD

Felstead Road

BR69HL

Cheltenham Road

BR60LJ

High Street

BR60QW

Spur Road

BR69BT

Saltwood Close

BR67TA

Hawfield Bank

BR69TF

Berrylands

BR54LA

Gillmans Road

Data Sources

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