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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 91 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-Detached54£571,000
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

BR54QL

Wichling Close

BR60LN

High Street

BR69BB

Avalon Road

BR54GR

Cuckmere Way

BR54PL

Hart Dyke Road

BR67TD

Dorado Gardens

BR69BU

Saltwood Close

BR60NG

High Street

BR60PF

High Street

BR61PL

Orpington

BR69AE

Felstead Road

BR69AL

Hillcrest Road

BR69BD

Avalon Road

BR69EQ

Park Avenue

BR69EX

St Margarets Close

BR54LJ

Ramsden Close

BR54NG

Carew Way

BR54PB

Boxtree Walk

BR54PW

Mosyer Drive

BR60HJ

Aynscombe Angle

BR60NE

High Street

BR60PJ

Vinson Close

BR61LU

Vinson Close

BR60JX

Knoll Rise

BR61LH

Vinson Close

BR67RU

Craven Road

BR54FP

Pinson Way

BR60NZ

High Street

BR60QJ

Bedford Road

BR60RL

Homefield Rise

BR69HY

Repton Road

BR60HH

The Priory

BR60JR

High Street

BR60PZ

Court Road

BR60RW

Homefield Rise

BR61JA

Vinson Close

BR61NQ

Orpington

BR69EE

Park Avenue

BR69EF

Park Avenue

BR69TH

Larkspur Close

BR54QE

Lamberhurst Close

BR61LY

Orpington

BR69AW

Hillcrest Road

BR69DU

Warwick Close

BR69HP

Cranleigh Close

BR60FL

Homefield Rise

BR60JA

Knoll Rise

BR60JF

High Street

BR69AH

Felstead Road

BR69FB

Hurstlands Drive

BR67RY

Nut Tree Close

BR54PE

Eldred Drive

BR54QG

Lamberhurst Close

BR60NR

High Street

BR60PG

Knoll Rise

BR61NJ

Orpington

BR69DX

Wyvern Close

BR60NA

River Park View

BR61LB

Vinson Close

BR69AT

Court Road

BR54LG

Tintagel Road

BR54NF

Rye Crescent

BR54QD

Petten Close

BR61LL

Vinson Close

BR61LT

Vinson Close

BR69AF

Felstead Road

BR69TG

Mimosa Close

BR60FE

Homefield Rise

BR60LS

High Street

BR60NY

High Street

BR60QU

Lancing Road

BR60RJ

Uplands Road

BR61FQ

Vinson Close

BR61HA

Orpington

BR61PG

Orpington

BR67RD

Long Acre

BR69AX

Avalon Road

BR69BS

Avalon Close

BR69DR

Goddington Lane

BR60TE

Lych Gate Road

BR69BH

Blenheim Road

BR69DY

Goddington Lane

BR69SE

Packham Close

BR54QW

Waltham Close

BR69BA

Avalon Road

BR69EA

Goddington Chase

BR69HN

Sandhurst Road

BR69HU

Repton Road

BR54FG

Rye Crescent

BR54LB

Gillmans Road

BR54PN

Mosyer Drive

BR54QJ

Eldred Drive

BR60PB

Old Church Close

BR61EW

Vinson Close

BR69BL

Pendennis Road

BR60QN

Spur Road

BR67RS

Chelsfield Lane

BR69AQ

Hillcrest Road

BR54RQ

Eridge Green Close

BR60FN

Knoll Rise

Data Sources

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