Postcode BR5 4LW is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary Cray area of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year. The median sale price in St Mary Cray is £445,000 (around £490 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £366,500 and £510,000. The nearest station is St Mary Cray, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grassmeade Recreation Ground.
Orpington East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,532 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Orpington East has an average 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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £490 per square foot) in St Mary Cray area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £1,360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £522,500 | £531 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £470,000 | £492 |
| Terraced | 48 | £430,000 | £480 |
| Flats | 23 | £240,000 | £467 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £560,000 | £255,000 | £353,000 | £327,000 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £245,000 | £365,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | £479,000 | £243,750 | £375,000 | £316,000 |
| 2019 | £510,000 | £221,250 | £360,000 | £316,500 |
| 2020 | £520,000 | £240,000 | £397,500 | £335,500 |
| 2021 | £570,000 | £255,000 | £430,000 | £361,000 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £272,500 | £451,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £275,000 | £450,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £245,000 | £430,000 | £375,000 |
| 2025 | £775,000 | £268,750 | £460,000 | £412,500 |
| 2026 | £570,000 | £254,000 | £478,500 | £428,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480 | £409 | £393 | £381 |
| 2017 | £448 | £422 | £398 | £415 |
| 2018 | £451 | £432 | £396 | £406 |
| 2019 | £437 | £393 | £386 | £415 |
| 2020 | £464 | £432 | £408 | £416 |
| 2021 | £453 | £431 | £465 | £447 |
| 2022 | £500 | £465 | £512 | £495 |
| 2023 | £528 | £457 | £478 | £501 |
| 2024 | £522 | £461 | £488 | £475 |
| 2025 | £548 | £459 | £503 | £517 |
| 2026 | £527 | £472 | £487 | £463 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 4LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 78A, Brow Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4LP | Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 10, Brow Close, Orpington, BR5 4LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 9, Nicolson Road, Orpington, BR5 4EH | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 35, Nicolson Road, Orpington, BR5 4EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 87, Brow Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the BR5 4LW postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Orpington | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Orion Blenheim | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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
The area around BR5 4LW records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BR5 4LW in St Mary Cray is £445,000 (about £490 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BR5 4LW, including Harris Academy Orpington (Good), Harris Primary Academy Orpington (Good) and Orion Blenheim (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BR5 4LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,532 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR5 4LW is Gareth Bacon (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Harry Randolph Stranger (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shaun Slator (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yvonne Bear (Conservative and Unionist Party).