Postcode insights

BR5 1EJ

Towncourt Lane

Petts Wood & Knoll

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Detailed insights for BR5 1EJ

Overview

Postcode BR5 1EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Petts Wood & Knoll ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Petts Wood area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Petts Wood is £101,192 per year. The nearest station is Petts Wood, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Petts Wood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Petts Wood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Petts Wood is £101,192 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 36 ft away from BR5 1EJ.

Flood risk

High

Petts Wood near BR5 1EJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Petts Wood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR5 1EJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Petts Wood

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Petts Wood
0.9 mi

6

Orpington

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Orpington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
4,761.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.46(+425%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.27(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+79%)
Public order
8.32(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
73.48%
Indian
19
6.81%
Other White
14
5.02%
Chinese
10
3.58%
Other Asian
8
2.87%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
38.91%
No qualifications
33
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.48%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
57.01%
Owns with a mortgage
41
38.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Petts Wood & Knoll

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£598
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£515K – £880K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £598 per square foot) in Petts Wood & Knoll area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£960,000£602
Semi-Detached84£728,500£629
Terraced33£490,000£525
Flats17£320,000£537

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Petts Wood & Knoll

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£758,000£237,450£597,500£385,250
2017£817,500£292,000£598,750£377,500
2018£773,750£310,000£610,000£415,000
2019£785,000£285,000£615,000£380,000
2020£875,000£283,000£630,000£400,000
2021£916,500£310,000£666,000£425,000
2022£1,000,000£355,000£730,625£437,750
2023£1,160,000£315,000£680,000£460,000
2024£900,000£310,000£675,000£452,500
2025£975,000£325,000£726,000£466,000
2026£895,000£316,250£725,000£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£468£514£492£416
2017£489£451£526£428
2018£546£516£539£424
2019£529£472£526£415
2020£511£514£536£438
2021£553£590£569£459
2022£614£604£619£502
2023£572£526£644£486
2024£568£547£578£480
2025£641£566£625£517
2026£575£477£650£535
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Petts Wood & Knoll in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 1EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 1EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026122, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EJTerracedFreehold£490,000
17 Dec 2025142, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£443,000
28 Nov 2025100, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
28 Mar 2025Plot B, 94, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EJOtherFreehold£400,000
13 May 2026103, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£637,000

Schools

In the BR5 1EJ postcode area, located within Petts Wood, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR5 1EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCrofton Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.0 miPrimaryCrofton Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt James' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR5 1EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLittle Waitrose52 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EAWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miMorrisons70 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miPetts Wood Mini Market5 Fairway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EFWalking directions to Petts Wood Mini Market
0.3 miIceland31 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LZWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCostcutter5 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DFWalking directions to Costcutter

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 BR5 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Andrew Barnes

Petts Wood & Knoll - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Henry Fawthrop

Petts Wood & Knoll - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tony Owen

Petts Wood & Knoll - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Gareth Bacon

Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyOrpingtonE14001417
WardPetts Wood & KnollE05014003
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Petts WoodE02000151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 025DE01000813
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR5 1EJ

Is BR5 1EJ (Petts Wood) safe?

The area around BR5 1EJ records about 57 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR5 1EJ?

The median sale price around BR5 1EJ in Petts Wood is £725,000 (about £598 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR5 1EJ?

There are 7 schools close to BR5 1EJ, including Crofton Infant School (Outstanding), Crofton Junior School (Outstanding) and St James' Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR5 1EJ?

The closest station to BR5 1EJ is Petts Wood in TfL zone 5, about 485 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR5 1EJ?

BR5 1EJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR5 1EJ (Petts Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR5 1EJ is Gareth Bacon (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Andrew Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party), Simon Henry Fawthrop (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Owen (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.