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About

Petts Wood is a residential area in the London Borough of Bromley, known for its green spaces and suburban feel. The area is bordered by woodland, including Petts Wood itself, which offers walking trails and a connection to nature. It has good transport links, with a mainline railway station providing direct services to central London, making it popular with commuters.

The area features a mix of housing, from 1930s semis to more modern developments, catering to families and professionals. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, centered around the high street near the station. Petts Wood also has several schools and parks, contributing to its appeal as a family-friendly neighborhood. The community is active, with events often held at the Memorial Hall or in the surrounding green spaces.

Area overview

On average Petts Wood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Petts Wood is £70,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Petts Wood: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Petts Wood Population

7,542

Population density

3,589.3 per km²

Demographics

British

5,633

74.67%

Indian

447

5.93%

Other White

406

5.38%

Chinese

217

2.88%

Irish

156

2.07%

Total population: 7,544

Housing

Owns outright

1,401

47.14%

Owns with a mortgage

1,263

42.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

210

7.07%

Other social rented

1.88%

Other forms of private rent

0.91%

Total households: 2,972

Property prices in Petts Wood

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £726,000 in Petts Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £262,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£1,015,000	£615,000	£800,000	£1,255,000	£1,655,000
Flats	12	£322,500	£282,900	£307,500	£337,500	£350,000
Semi-Detached	64	£728,915	£433,750	£647,500	£826,250	£975,500
Terraced	9	£450,000	£409,000	£430,000	£625,000	£849,000

10 years median price trend in Petts Wood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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