Postcode BR5 4LA is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orpington East is £52,400 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Priory Gardens.
Orpington East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Orpington East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Orpington East is £52,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from BR5 4LA.
Orpington East near BR5 4LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Priory Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Grassmeade Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Grassmeade Recreation Ground |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,500 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £312,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orpington
In the BR5 4LA postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Martin's | 33-35 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Martin's |
| 0.4 mi | Eldred Drive Store | 45-47 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Eldred Drive Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aces Local | 90 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JY | Walking directions to Aces Local |
| 0.4 mi | Orpington Pond Service Station | 2-4 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JG | Walking directions to Orpington Pond Service Station |
| 0.4 mi | Stop-n-Go | 22 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB | Walking directions to Stop-n-Go |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.