Postcode BR5 3EQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
St Mary Cray North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray North has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from BR5 3EQ.
St Mary Cray North near BR5 3EQ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3EQ postcode area, located within St Mary Cray North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 3EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A & A Stores | 80 Grovelands Road, Orpington, BR5 3EE | Walking directions to A & A Stores |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 97-101 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Maya Asian Grocery | 72 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG | Walking directions to Maya Asian Grocery |
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.