Postcode BR5 2AZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary Cray ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orpington West is £60,600 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Poverest Park.
Orpington West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Orpington West has a high crime rate, with approximately 139.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.8% 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 174 ft away from BR5 2AZ.
Orpington West near BR5 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| 1 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Poverest Park | Large | Walking directions to Poverest Park |
| 0.2 mi | Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Priory Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Riverside gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Riverside gardens |
Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in St Mary Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 102 | £458,750 |
| Terraced | 54 | £408,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary Cray
In the BR5 2AZ postcode area, located within Orpington West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 13-15 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Stop-n-Go | 22 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB | Walking directions to Stop-n-Go |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Carlton Parade, Bromley, BR6 0FB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Orpington Pond Service Station | 2-4 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JG | Walking directions to Orpington Pond Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Aces Local | 90 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JY | Walking directions to Aces Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.