Postcode BR5 1HL is located in a major urban area, within the Farnborough & Crofton ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Crofton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crofton is £71,300 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Crofton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,441 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Crofton is £71,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 1HL.
Crofton near BR5 1HL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £591,500 in Farnborough & Crofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £780,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £341,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £512,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnborough & Crofton
In the BR5 1HL postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 1HD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.