Postcode BR5 2HE 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 very high crime levels, with around 115.8 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 0.3 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 11,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 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 2HE.
St Mary Cray South near BR5 2HE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Riverside gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Riverside gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Village Green |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in St Mary Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 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 | 29 | £267,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £456,250 |
| Terraced | 49 | £406,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary Cray
In the BR5 2HE postcode area, located within St Mary Cray South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Today’s | 32 Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DD | Walking directions to Nisa Today’s |
| 0.3 mi | Stop-N-Go | 64 Sayes Court Road, Orpington, BR5 2PQ | Walking directions to Stop-N-Go |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 357 Chipperfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2LJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Olaiya Food Store | 351 Chipperfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2LJ | Walking directions to Olaiya Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 61 High Street, Orpington, BR5 3NJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for BR5 2HE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.