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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

BR60PN

Court Road

BR60RH

Uplands Road

BR61PN

Orpington

BR67RP

Chelsfield Lane

BR69BN

Woodley Road

BR60QL

Spur Road

BR54NQ

Carew Way

BR61PJ

Orpington

BR69DE

Court Road

BR69ED

Park Avenue

BR54GB

Rye Crescent

BR54LE

Tintagel Road

BR54PJ

Hardres Terrace

BR69BF

Abbey Close

BR69EP

Charterhouse Road

BR54NJ

Rye Crescent

BR54RH

Birchington Close

BR60TW

The Walnuts

BR61NP

Orpington

BR69BG

Blenheim Road

BR54QR

Westwell Close

BR60LQ

High Street

BR60QE

Lodge Crescent

BR60QF

Lodge Crescent

BR61NU

Orpington

BR69HR

Repton Road

BR54RT

Vinson Close

BR60LW

High Street

BR61JW

Vinson Close

BR69BW

Lapworth Close

BR69DA

Court Road

BR54GJ

William Petty Way

BR54PH

Eldred Drive

BR60RG

Walnuts Road

BR69EL

Charterhouse Road

BR60LG

High Street

BR60LZ

High Street

BR60PY

Court Road

BR69AZ

Avalon Road

BR69HW

Sandhurst Road

BR54FL

Pinson Way

BR54PS

Beagles Close

BR54QF

Lamberhurst Close

BR60QQ

Lodge Close

BR61EX

Orpington

BR69BQ

Blenheim Road

BR54GD

Tintagel Road

BR60JW

High Street

BR60NP

High Street

BR69SH

Goddington Lane

BR54PU

Petten Grove

BR60QS

Lancing Road

BR69BJ

Wilmington Avenue

BR69LL

Durley Gardens

BR60SS

Augustus Lane

BR61FA

Vinson Close

BR61ND

Orpington

BR69EB

Dene Drive

BR54LH

Tintagel Road

BR54PA

Rye Field

BR69BZ

Court Road

BR69DZ

Goddington Lane

BR54GN

William Petty Way

BR60JH

Aynscombe Angle

BR60JP

Roberts Mews

BR60NJ

High Street

BR60NN

High Street

BR60NS

High Street

BR60QZ

Lancing Road

BR69EG

Park Avenue

BR69EJ

Charterhouse Road

BR54PQ

Loxwood Close

BR60LF

High Street

BR60QR

Spur Road

BR60WJ

Vinson Close

BR60PX

Court Road

BR60QA

Court Road

BR69AN

Hillcrest Road

BR54QT

Westwell Close

BR60NH

Augustus Lane

BR60PU

Court Road

BR61GW

Vinson Close

BR61JZ

Vinson Close

BR60NF

High Street

BR60QB

Bark Hart Road

BR54QU

Westwell Close

BR60JE

High Street

BR60QP

Spur Road

BR60RT

Homefield Rise

BR60TJ

Dryden Way

BR61GL

Vinson Close

BR61PF

Orpington

BR61NB

Orpington

BR61NZ

Orpington

BR61LS

Orpington

Data Sources

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