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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

BR69DR

Goddington Lane

BR61PJ

Orpington

BR60TW

The Walnuts

BR69ST

Carolyn Drive

BR60ZF

Vinson Close

BR69TF

Berrylands

BR69HJ

Cheltenham Road

BR69AA

Felstead Road

BR54GA

Quilter Road

BR67RP

Chelsfield Lane

BR54LD

Gillmans Road

BR54PF

Eldred Drive

BR61FA

Vinson Close

BR54NE

Rye Crescent

BR54RH

Birchington Close

BR61EW

Vinson Close

BR60JF

High Street

BR69BL

Pendennis Road

BR60QH

Bedford Road

BR60QT

Lancing Road

BR69DS

Goddington Lane

BR61NP

Orpington

BR69BH

Blenheim Road

BR60RW

Homefield Rise

BR54PP

Paddocks Close

BR61NJ

Orpington

BR69AX

Avalon Road

BR54RQ

Eridge Green Close

BR69RA

Leeds Close

BR60RQ

Walnuts Road

BR69AZ

Avalon Road

BR54QG

Lamberhurst Close

BR60PZ

Court Road

BR67TH

Allandale Place

BR69HP

Cranleigh Close

BR60PH

Spur Road

BR54LG

Tintagel Road

BR69EG

Park Avenue

BR60QR

Spur Road

BR60JR

High Street

BR54GJ

William Petty Way

BR60FN

Knoll Rise

BR69HL

Cheltenham Road

BR54PL

Hart Dyke Road

BR60LG

High Street

BR69DA

Court Road

BR61LU

Vinson Close

BR60QB

Bark Hart Road

BR54PB

Boxtree Walk

BR69BP

Poynings Close

BR60PN

Court Road

BR69DY

Goddington Lane

BR60SS

Augustus Lane

BR54QH

Wichling Close

BR69EW

Charterhouse Road

BR69AG

Hillcrest Road

BR60NE

High Street

BR54QS

Westwell Close

BR60QU

Lancing Road

BR54QT

Westwell Close

BR69TH

Larkspur Close

BR60JH

Aynscombe Angle

BR60NW

High Street

BR60RH

Uplands Road

BR69AW

Hillcrest Road

BR69DU

Warwick Close

BR60QL

Spur Road

BR60NS

High Street

BR60QG

Lodge Crescent

BR69AT

Court Road

BR69DE

Court Road

BR67RD

Long Acre

BR69EZ

Haileybury Road

BR69EH

Park Avenue

BR61NT

Orpington

BR67FE

Alma Barn Mews

BR54FP

Pinson Way

BR54NH

Rye Crescent

BR61NE

Orpington

BR60FL

Homefield Rise

BR60GE

High Street

BR60PG

Knoll Rise

BR69BU

Saltwood Close

BR69SE

Packham Close

BR60JS

High Street

BR69EA

Goddington Chase

BR54PN

Mosyer Drive

BR60RL

Homefield Rise

BR69EL

Charterhouse Road

BR69AQ

Hillcrest Road

BR67TD

Dorado Gardens

BR61LY

Orpington

BR60RY

Station Road

BR69JW

Sevenoaks Road

BR60JW

High Street

BR60FA

Viridian Mews

BR69EF

Park Avenue

BR61LT

Vinson Close

BR69JN

Sevenoaks Road

BR61PN

Orpington

Data Sources

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