Postcode BR5 1SH is located in a major urban area, within the Petts Wood & Knoll ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Crofton area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Crofton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from BR5 1SH.
Crofton near BR5 1SH 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 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 1SH postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.