Postcode BR5 1SB 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 very low crime levels, with around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Petts Wood is £70,600 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Broxbourne Gardens.
Petts Wood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Petts Wood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Petts Wood is £70,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 1SB.
Petts Wood near BR5 1SB 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Broxbourne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broxbourne Gardens |
Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 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 | 44 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £317,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £459,500 |
10 year median price trend in Petts Wood & Knoll
In the BR5 1SB postcode area, located within Petts Wood, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1SB
| 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.