Postcode BR5 4LW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year. The nearest station is St Mary Cray located about 1.3 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 moderate 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 4LW.
Orpington East near BR5 4LW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grassmeade Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Grassmeade Recreation Ground |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in St Mary Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 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 | 20 | £770,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £267,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £456,250 |
| Terraced | 49 | £406,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary Cray
In the BR5 4LW 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 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eldred Drive Store | 45-47 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Eldred Drive Store |
| 0.3 mi | Martin's | 33-35 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Martin's |
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.
Elected local representatives for BR5 4LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harry Randolph Stranger
St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaun Slator
St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Yvonne Bear
St Mary Cray - Elected 7 May 2026
Gareth Bacon
Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.