Postcode BR5 1AU is located in a major urban area, within the Petts Wood & Knoll ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Bickley East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bickley East is £65,100 per year. The nearest station is Petts Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bickley East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Bickley East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bickley East is £65,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 1AU.
Bickley East near BR5 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Petts Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £317,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £459,500 |
10 year median price trend in Petts Wood & Knoll
In the BR5 1AU postcode area, located within Bickley East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 70 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 5 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Little Waitrose | 52 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EA | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Petts Wood Mini Market | 5 Fairway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EF | Walking directions to Petts Wood Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.