Postcode BR5 4LS is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary Cray ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orpington East is £52,400 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grassmeade Recreation Ground.
Orpington East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Orpington East has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 4LS.
Orpington East near BR5 4LS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grassmeade Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Grassmeade Recreation Ground |
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 4LS postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 4LS
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.