Postcode BR5 1NR is located in a major urban area, within the Petts Wood & Knoll ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington West area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orpington West is £60,600 per year. The nearest station is Petts Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Poverest Park.
Orpington West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Orpington West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Orpington West is £60,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from BR5 1NR.
Orpington West near BR5 1NR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Poverest Park | Large | Walking directions to Poverest Park |
Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 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 | 38 | £965,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £312,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 97 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £464,500 |
10 year median price trend in Petts Wood & Knoll
In the BR5 1NR postcode area, located within Orpington West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.