Postcode BR5 1RS 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 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crofton is £105,065 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Crofton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 per household in Crofton is £105,065 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from BR5 1RS.
Crofton near BR5 1RS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in Farnborough & Crofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £322,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £491,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnborough & Crofton
In the BR5 1RS postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for BR5 1RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Dourmoush
Farnborough & Crofton - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Page
Farnborough & Crofton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheri Isa
Farnborough & Crofton - Elected 7 May 2026
Gareth Bacon
Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.