Postcode BR5 2SH 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 Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood is £81,487 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Scadbury Park.
Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood is £81,487 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 2SH.
Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood near BR5 2SH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Scadbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Scadbury Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £409,000 in St Paul's Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £577,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Paul's Cray
In the BR5 2SH postcode area, located within Chislehurst East & Hoblingwell Wood, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Chipperfield Road, Bromley, BR5 2QR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Varsani's Budgens | 60-62 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Varsani's Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Maya Asian Grocery | 72 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Maya Asian Grocery |
| 0.5 mi | Istanbul International Food Centre | 76-78 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Istanbul International Food Centre |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 97-101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 16/01/2026.