Postcode BR5 3LS 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Mary Cray East is £64,826 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Pauls Cray Hill Park.
St Mary Cray East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Mary Cray East is £64,826 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 3LS.
St Mary Cray East near BR5 3LS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | St Mary Cray | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Mary Cray |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pauls Cray Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Pauls Cray Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Sandway Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandway 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 3LS postcode area, located within St Mary Cray East, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valley Stores | 10 Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HG | Walking directions to Valley Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Main Road Supermarket | 6 Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HG | Walking directions to Premier - Main Road Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, BR5 3SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Dees Food Centre | 11 Mountfield Way, Orpington, BR5 3NR | Walking directions to Dees Food Centre |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 147 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, BR5 3AQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.