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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

BR54GF

Tintagel Road

BR69BS

Avalon Close

BR69EX

St Margarets Close

BR54GE

Tintagel Road

BR69EP

Charterhouse Road

BR60NQ

High Street

BR60RU

Homefield Rise

BR60LJ

High Street

BR60NH

Augustus Lane

BR61PF

Orpington

BR54PD

Quilter Road

BR61PL

Orpington

BR69DZ

Goddington Lane

BR54QA

Petten Grove

BR54QE

Lamberhurst Close

BR67RR

Chelsfield Lane

BR60QF

Lodge Crescent

BR60NZ

High Street

BR54GN

William Petty Way

BR69HW

Sandhurst Road

BR54FH

Cuckmere Way

BR54XA

Vinson Close

BR60QP

Spur Road

BR60LZ

High Street

BR60HE

Church Hill

BR60QW

Spur Road

BR69HX

Repton Road

BR69EB

Dene Drive

BR67RT

Craven Road

BR60NY

High Street

BR60PY

Court Road

BR54NJ

Rye Crescent

BR69HY

Repton Road

BR69BJ

Wilmington Avenue

BR69TG

Mimosa Close

BR60FE

Homefield Rise

BR54QL

Wichling Close

BR69HT

Repton Road

BR60RT

Homefield Rise

BR60QA

Court Road

BR60JP

Roberts Mews

BR54PJ

Hardres Terrace

BR60JX

Knoll Rise

BR60QZ

Lancing Road

BR60NA

River Park View

BR60NP

High Street

BR67TA

Hawfield Bank

BR68WP

Vinson Close

BR61FZ

Vinson Close

BR60QS

Lancing Road

BR69BY

Court Road

BR60PX

Court Road

BR69BF

Abbey Close

BR61JS

Vinson Close

BR60PF

High Street

BR69AJ

Hillcrest Road

BR69BG

Blenheim Road

BR69HN

Sandhurst Road

BR60NR

High Street

BR69EY

Haileybury Road

BR61HA

Orpington

BR60TE

Lych Gate Road

BR54LB

Gillmans Road

BR60QJ

Bedford Road

BR69JH

Sevenoaks Road

BR69DT

Goddington Lane

BR69DX

Wyvern Close

BR69BT

Saltwood Close

BR69ED

Park Avenue

BR69AE

Felstead Road

BR69BZ

Court Road

BR61EX

Orpington

BR60ND

High Street

BR67RY

Nut Tree Close

BR69AN

Hillcrest Road

BR60PJ

Vinson Close

BR69HU

Repton Road

BR69BA

Avalon Road

BR61JW

Vinson Close

BR61LL

Vinson Close

BR61JZ

Vinson Close

BR69AL

Hillcrest Road

BR61FQ

Vinson Close

BR54NF

Rye Crescent

BR69BD

Avalon Road

BR60HH

The Priory

BR60QQ

Lodge Close

BR67RS

Chelsfield Lane

BR60LS

High Street

BR54NZ

Plantation Drive

BR60QE

Lodge Crescent

BR54PA

Rye Field

BR69ET

Charterhouse Road

BR60PB

Old Church Close

BR61NB

Orpington

Data Sources

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