Postcode BR5 4RH is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Goddington area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goddington is £79,981 per year. The nearest station is Orpington, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grassmeade Recreation Ground.
Goddington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Goddington has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Goddington is £79,981 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR5 4RH.
Goddington near BR5 4RH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grassmeade Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Grassmeade Recreation Ground |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 (about £5,706 per square metre) in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £677,500 | £5,774 |
| Flats | 17 | £285,000 | £4,638 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £580,000 | £5,849 |
| Terraced | 16 | £455,500 | £5,448 |
10 year median price trend in Orpington
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR5 4RH.
In the BR5 4RH postcode area, located within Goddington, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR5 4RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Martin's | 33-35 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Martin's |
| 0 mi | Eldred Drive Store | 45-47 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Eldred Drive Store |
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 4RH, 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 4RH records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BR5 4RH in Goddington is £557,500 (about £5,706 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BR5 4RH, including Blenheim Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Orpington (Good) and Bromley Beacon Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BR5 4RH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,332 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 4RH 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.