Postcode BR5 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the St Paul's Cray ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the St Mary Cray North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Mary Cray North is £69,891 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground.
St Mary Cray North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Mary Cray North is £69,891 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 2JU.
St Mary Cray North near BR5 2JU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in St Paul's Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £804,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £590,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Paul's Cray
In the BR5 2JU postcode area, located within St Mary Cray North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Istanbul International Food Centre | 76-78 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Istanbul International Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Maya Asian Grocery | 72 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Maya Asian Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 97-101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Varsani's Budgens | 60-62 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Varsani's Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 168 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, BR5 3AE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Marlow
St Paul's Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Dean James Miller
St Paul's Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
William Rawles
St Paul's 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.