Postcode BR5 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary Cray ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the St Mary Cray South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Mary Cray South is £71,475 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Gardens.
St Mary Cray South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Mary Cray South is £71,475 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 2BU.
St Mary Cray South near BR5 2BU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Poverest Park | Large | Walking directions to Poverest Park |
| 0.3 mi | Riverside gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Riverside gardens |
Based on 198 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 | 20 | £770,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £272,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 98 | £456,250 |
| Terraced | 49 | £410,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary Cray
In the BR5 2BU postcode area, located within St Mary Cray South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Today’s | 32 Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DD | Walking directions to Nisa Today’s |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 13-15 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Carlton Parade, Bromley, BR6 0FB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Stop-n-Go | 22 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB | Walking directions to Stop-n-Go |
| 0.4 mi | Orpington Pond Service Station | 2-4 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JG | Walking directions to Orpington Pond Service Station |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.