Postcode BR5 1BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Jubilee Country Park.
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 3.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from BR5 1BU.
Bickley East near BR5 1BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Country Park |
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 1BU postcode area, located within Bickley East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 5 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | 198 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LG | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 70 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 31 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.