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BR2 6DH

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Darwin

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Overview

Postcode BR2 6DH is located in an urban city, within the Darwin ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Biggin Hill East & Cudham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Biggin Hill East & Cudham is £76,471 per year. The nearest station is New Addington, about 1.9 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Leaves Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Biggin Hill East & Cudham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Biggin Hill East & Cudham has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Biggin Hill East & Cudham is £76,471 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR2 6DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Biggin Hill East & Cudham near BR2 6DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is New Addington located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR2 6DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLeaves GreenLargeWalking directions to Leaves Green

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
114.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.63(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.24(-38%)
Vehicle crime
15.79(+69%)
Burglary
6.91(+26%)
Other theft
6.41(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
71.85%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
39
7.68%
Indian
24
4.72%
Other
21
4.13%
Other White
20
3.94%
Total population: 508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
27.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
91
22.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.57%
Level 3 (A level)
58
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
46.86%
Owns with a mortgage
47
26.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
15.43%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.14%
Other social rented
8
4.57%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Darwin

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£484
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£521K – £855K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £484 per square foot) in Darwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darwin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£775,000£576
Detached36£742,500£476
Terraced7£425,000£487
Flats3£270,000£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darwin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570,000£143,000£527,500£404,500
2017£600,000£275,000£501,500£385,000
2018£599,950£305,250£455,000£404,250
2019£613,500£270,000£497,000£360,000
2020£677,750£286,250£520,000£415,000
2021£675,000£269,750£600,000£427,500
2022£795,000£285,000£627,000£450,000
2023£680,000£290,000£610,000£415,000
2024£720,000£287,000£577,500£436,000
2025£722,500£307,000£580,000£447,500
2026£792,850£270,000£705,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£221£422£417
2017£449£442£467£442
2018£486£433£376£465
2019£456£461£452£433
2020£475£404£494£428
2021£499£416£469£473
2022£510£476£574£546
2023£505£429£527£406
2024£531£423£436£528
2025£476£456£456£506
2026£451£425£588£462
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darwin in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR2 6DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR2 6DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 20251, Old Cottages, Leaves Green, Keston, BR2 6DWOtherFreehold£1,100,000

Schools

In the BR2 6DH postcode area, located within Biggin Hill East & Cudham, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR2 6DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR2 6DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLondisMain Road, Bromley, TN16 3EHWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR2 6DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan James Andrews

Darwin - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Peter Fortune

Bromley and Biggin Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromley and Biggin HillE14001137
WardDarwinE05013996
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Biggin Hill East & CudhamE02006789
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 042BE01000747
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR2 6DH

Is BR2 6DH (Biggin Hill East & Cudham) safe?

The area around BR2 6DH records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR2 6DH?

The median sale price around BR2 6DH in Biggin Hill East & Cudham is £650,000 (about £484 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BR2 6DH?

BR2 6DH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR2 6DH (Biggin Hill East & Cudham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR2 6DH is Peter Fortune (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan James Andrews (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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