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BR2 6DR

Ashmore Lane

Darwin

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Detailed insights for BR2 6DR

Overview

Postcode BR2 6DR 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 2 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
3.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Biggin Hill East & Cudham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,131 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

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from BR2 6DR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is New Addington located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR2 6DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miLeaves GreenLargeWalking directions to Leaves Green

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
220.9 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
250
87.11%
Other White
12
4.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.09%
Other
6
2.09%
Irish
5
1.74%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
29.37%
No qualifications
56
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
51.16%
Owns with a mortgage
51
39.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.43%
Social rents from council
2
1.55%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Darwin

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 (about £5,177 per square metre) in Darwin area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darwin 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 Darwin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£730,000£5,125
Flats4£288,500£4,743
Semi-Detached13£720,000£5,236
Terraced7£425,000£5,476

10 year median price trend in Darwin

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwin.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR2 6DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR2 6DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 20251, Old Cottages, Leaves Green, Keston, BR2 6DWOtherFreehold£1,100,000
28 Aug 2025104, Leaves Green Road, Keston, BR2 6DQDetachedFreehold£580,000
01 Jul 202585, Leaves Green Road, Keston, BR2 6DGDetachedFreehold£690,000

Schools

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

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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 6DR, 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 6DR

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

The area around BR2 6DR 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 6DR?

The median sale price around BR2 6DR in Biggin Hill East & Cudham is £645,000 (about £5,177 per square metre) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BR2 6DR?

BR2 6DR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR2 6DR 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.