Postcode BR5 4PU is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington 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 Orpington is £572,000 (around £522 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £466,000 and £685,000. The nearest station is St Mary Cray, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 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 4PU.
Orpington East near BR5 4PU 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 1.4 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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £572,000 (about £522 per square foot) in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,347,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £692,500 | £523 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £593,500 | £541 |
| Terraced | 14 | £504,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 21 | £285,000 | £421 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £572,500 | £241,750 | £470,000 | £362,000 |
| 2017 | £595,000 | £260,000 | £470,000 | £359,000 |
| 2018 | £647,500 | £398,000 | £475,000 | £387,500 |
| 2019 | £537,500 | £287,500 | £465,000 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | £560,000 | £245,000 | £490,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £750,000 | £306,000 | £522,500 | £419,550 |
| 2022 | £733,750 | £287,500 | £590,000 | £475,000 |
| 2023 | £675,375 | £370,000 | £575,000 | £510,000 |
| 2024 | £735,000 | £264,000 | £570,000 | £426,125 |
| 2025 | £665,000 | £296,000 | £570,000 | £415,000 |
| 2026 | £710,000 | £260,000 | £636,000 | £530,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £455 | £426 | £379 |
| 2017 | £448 | £465 | £434 | £383 |
| 2018 | £479 | £542 | £436 | £377 |
| 2019 | £448 | £478 | £470 | £442 |
| 2020 | £482 | £424 | £468 | £369 |
| 2021 | £522 | £494 | £481 | £427 |
| 2022 | £546 | £446 | £551 | £469 |
| 2023 | £512 | £546 | £505 | £471 |
| 2024 | £519 | £425 | £505 | £453 |
| 2025 | £533 | £440 | £542 | £490 |
| 2026 | £535 | £456 | £522 | £513 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 4PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 78A, Brow Crescent, Orpington, BR5 4LP | Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 11, Stockbury House, Waltham Close, Orpington, BR5 4QN | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, Stockbury House, Waltham Close, Orpington, BR5 4QN | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 31, Quilter Road, Orpington, BR5 4PD | Terraced | Freehold | £427,500 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 7, Quilter Road, Orpington, BR5 4PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £313,000 |
In the BR5 4PU postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 4 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 | Orion Blenheim | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BR5 4PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eldred Drive Store | 45-47 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Eldred Drive Store |
| 0.2 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 4PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kim Botting
Orpington - Elected 7 May 2026
Pauline Anne Tunnicliffe
Orpington - Elected 7 May 2026
Gareth Bacon
Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR5 4PU 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 4PU in Orpington is £572,000 (about £522 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BR5 4PU, including Harris Academy Orpington (Good), Orion Blenheim (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Orpington (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BR5 4PU 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 4PU is Gareth Bacon (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kim Botting (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Pauline Anne Tunnicliffe (Conservative and Unionist Party).