Postcode BR5 2ER 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Mary Cray South is £71,475 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Gardens.
St Mary Cray South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray South has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 311 ft away from BR5 2ER.
St Mary Cray South near BR5 2ER 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Village Green |
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £492 per square foot) in St Mary Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £1,360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £522,500 | £538 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £462,500 | £498 |
| Terraced | 49 | £425,000 | £481 |
| Flats | 30 | £269,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £560,000 | £255,000 | £353,000 | £327,000 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £245,000 | £365,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | £479,000 | £243,750 | £375,000 | £316,000 |
| 2019 | £510,000 | £221,250 | £360,000 | £316,500 |
| 2020 | £520,000 | £240,000 | £397,500 | £335,500 |
| 2021 | £570,000 | £255,000 | £430,000 | £361,000 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £272,500 | £451,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £275,000 | £450,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £245,000 | £430,000 | £375,000 |
| 2025 | £775,000 | £268,750 | £460,000 | £412,500 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | £254,000 | £475,000 | £418,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480 | £409 | £393 | £381 |
| 2017 | £448 | £422 | £398 | £415 |
| 2018 | £451 | £432 | £396 | £406 |
| 2019 | £437 | £393 | £386 | £415 |
| 2020 | £464 | £432 | £408 | £416 |
| 2021 | £453 | £431 | £465 | £447 |
| 2022 | £500 | £465 | £512 | £495 |
| 2023 | £528 | £457 | £478 | £501 |
| 2024 | £522 | £461 | £488 | £475 |
| 2025 | £548 | £459 | £502 | £517 |
| 2026 | £527 | £472 | £489 | £457 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 2ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 29, Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 29, Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £372,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 35, Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 7, Priorsford Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 22, Amherst Close, Orpington, BR5 2HH | Terraced | Freehold | £287,500 |
In the BR5 2ER postcode area, located within St Mary Cray South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stop-N-Go | 64 Sayes Court Road, Orpington, BR5 2PQ | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 357 Chipperfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2LJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Olaiya Food Store | 351 Chipperfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2LJ | Walking directions to Olaiya Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Today’s | 32 Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DD | Walking directions to Nisa Today’s |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 61 High Street, Orpington, BR5 3NJ | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR5 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harry Randolph Stranger
St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaun Slator
St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Yvonne Bear
St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Gareth Bacon
Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR5 2ER records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BR5 2ER in St Mary Cray South is £435,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BR5 2ER, including Poverest Primary School (Good), Leesons Primary School (Requires improvement) and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR5 2ER is St Mary Cray in TfL zone 6, about 190 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
BR5 2ER scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,756 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR5 2ER is Gareth Bacon (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Harry Randolph Stranger (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shaun Slator (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yvonne Bear (Conservative and Unionist Party).