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Petts Wood & Knoll

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About

Petts Wood & Knoll is a residential ward in the London Borough of Bromley, located in the southeastern outskirts of the city. The area is known for its leafy streets and suburban character, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Petts Wood station provides direct rail links to central London, making it a commuter-friendly location. The ward includes green spaces like Petts Wood Memorial and Jubilee Park, offering recreational areas for residents.

The area has a strong sense of community, with local shops, cafes, and schools serving the neighborhood. Petts Wood & Knoll retains a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere while being well-connected to nearby towns like Orpington and Chislehurst. The ward’s layout is largely residential, with pockets of woodland and open spaces contributing to its semi-rural feel.

Area overview

On average Petts Wood & Knoll has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Petts Wood & Knoll is £66,386 per year. There are 3 schools in Petts Wood & Knoll: 3 primary (3 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Petts Wood & Knoll Population
17,259
Population density
3,594.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,556
72.75%
Other White
1,033
5.99%
Indian
958
5.55%
Chinese
574
3.33%
Other Asian
378
2.19%
Total population: 17,258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,078
44.54%
Owns with a mortgage
2,711
39.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
746
10.8%
Other social rented
229
3.31%
Other forms of private rent
89
1.29%
Total households: 6,910

Property prices in Petts Wood & Knoll

Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 in Petts Wood & Knoll area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Petts Wood & Knoll 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 Petts Wood & Knoll over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£1,000,000
Flats28£317,375
Semi-Detached104£725,000
Terraced42£459,500

10 years median price trend in Petts Wood & Knoll

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.

All postcodes in Petts Wood & Knoll

BR51AQ

Hollingworth Road

BR51BL

Maybury Close

BR51HP

Crofton Lane

BR51HU

St John's Road

BR51JN

Beaumont Road

BR51LA

Petts Wood Road

BR51LZ

Station Square

BR51DS

Addison Close

BR51EL

Shepperton Road

BR51EZ

Honeybourne Way

BR51JG

Beaumont Road

BR51LW

West Way

BR51NS

Chislehurst Road

BR51NY

Birchwood Road

BR51PU

Kingsway

BR51QD

Willett Way

BR60DF

Chislehurst Road

BR60EQ

Vinson Close

BR60ER

Oatfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.