Postcode BR5 3LW 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Mary Cray East is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Pauls Cray Hill Park.
St Mary Cray East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary Cray East has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.2% 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 of residents in St Mary Cray East is £46,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from BR5 3LW.
St Mary Cray East near BR5 3LW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pauls Cray Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Pauls Cray Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sandway Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandway Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oakmore Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Oakmore Gardens |
Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in St Mary Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 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 | 25 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 102 | £458,750 |
| Terraced | 54 | £408,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary Cray
In the BR5 3LW postcode area, located within St Mary Cray East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dees Food Centre | 11 Mountfield Way, Orpington, BR5 3NR | Walking directions to Dees Food Centre |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 5-7 Mountfield Way, Orpington, BR5 3NR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.