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BR5 2FN

Harris Close

St Mary Cray

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Overview

Postcode BR5 2FN 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 very high crime levels, with around 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

St Mary Cray South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

St Mary Cray South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in St Mary Cray South is £71,475 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 2FN.

Flood risk

No risk

St Mary Cray South near BR5 2FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR5 2FN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

St Mary Cray

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Mary Cray

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR5 2FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRiverside GardensLargeWalking directions to Riverside Gardens
0.3 miPoverest ParkLargeWalking directions to Poverest Park
0.4 miPriory GardensLargeWalking directions to Priory Gardens

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
5,654.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.01(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.47(+21%)
Vehicle crime
24.35(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.61(+156%)
Public order
10.82(+60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
69.28%
Other White
34
7.2%
African
28
5.93%
Indian
26
5.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
2.97%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
31.35%
Level 3 (A level)
71
19.19%
No qualifications
66
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
39.67%
Owns outright
53
28.8%
Other social rented
36
19.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.07%
Social rents from council
6
3.26%
Total households: 184

Property prices in St Mary Cray

Median price£435,000
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)195
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £505K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary Cray over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£522,500£538
Semi-Detached96£462,500£498
Terraced49£425,000£481
Flats30£269,000£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary Cray

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary Cray.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary Cray.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary Cray.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary Cray.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary Cray in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 2FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 2FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202613, Oakdene Road, Orpington, BR5 2AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
26 Mar 202516, Oakdene Road, Orpington, BR5 2AJTerracedFreehold£450,000
18 Jul 20251, Blackthorn Grove, Orpington, BR5 2FGTerracedFreehold£625,000
31 Oct 202524, Glendower Crescent, Orpington, BR6 0URFlatsLeasehold£285,000
24 Oct 202510, Glendower Crescent, Orpington, BR6 0URSemi-DetachedLeasehold£251,000

Schools

In the BR5 2FN postcode area, located within St Mary Cray South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR5 2FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPerry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt. Mary Cray Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableClannad Education CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR5 2FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food13-15 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLondisCarlton Parade, Bromley, BR6 0FBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miStop-n-Go22 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JBWalking directions to Stop-n-Go
0.3 miNisa Today’s32 Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DDWalking directions to Nisa Today’s
0.4 miAces Local90 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JYWalking directions to Aces Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR5 2FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harry Randolph Stranger

St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shaun Slator

St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Yvonne Bear

St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Gareth Bacon

Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyOrpingtonE14001417
WardSt Mary CrayE05014006
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Mary Cray SouthE02000149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 023AE01000722
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BR5 2FN

Is BR5 2FN (St Mary Cray South) safe?

The area around BR5 2FN records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near BR5 2FN?

The median sale price around BR5 2FN in St Mary Cray South is £435,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR5 2FN?

There are 10 schools close to BR5 2FN, including Perry Hall Primary School (Outstanding), St. Mary Cray Primary Academy (Good) and Clannad Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR5 2FN?

The closest station to BR5 2FN is St Mary Cray in TfL zone 6, about 1,024 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR5 2FN?

BR5 2FN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR5 2FN (St Mary Cray South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR5 2FN 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).