Postcode BR5 1HB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Petts Wood is £101,192 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Petts Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Petts Wood is £101,192 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 1HB.
Petts Wood near BR5 1HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £678,000 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 | 46 | £975,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £311,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 99 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £473,000 |
10 year median price trend in Petts Wood & Knoll
In the BR5 1HB postcode area, located within Petts Wood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 1HD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.