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BR6 0DF

Chislehurst Road

Petts Wood & Knoll

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Detailed insights for BR6 0DF

Overview

Postcode BR6 0DF is located in a major urban area, within the Petts Wood & Knoll ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orpington West is £90,028 per year. The nearest station is Orpington, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poverest Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Orpington West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Orpington West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Orpington West is £90,028 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from BR6 0DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Orpington West near BR6 0DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR6 0DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Orpington

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Orpington
1 mi

6

St Mary Cray

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Mary Cray

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR6 0DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPoverest ParkLargeWalking directions to Poverest Park
0.2 miPriory GardensLargeWalking directions to Priory Gardens
0.5 miRiverside gardensMediumWalking directions to Riverside gardens

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
9,878.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
7.97(-70%)
Vehicle crime
7.35(-22%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.13(-80%)
Other theft
3.68(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.06(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
65.03%
Other White
39
11.96%
Indian
20
6.13%
African
16
4.91%
Other Asian
13
3.99%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
40.71%
No qualifications
44
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
38.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
30.99%
Owns outright
23
16.2%
Other social rented
18
12.68%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Petts Wood & Knoll

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£590
Sales (last 12 months)216
Typical range (middle 50%)£525K – £883K

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £590 per square foot) in Petts Wood & Knoll area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£970,000£595
Semi-Detached103£730,000£613
Terraced35£481,000£505
Flats21£325,000£551

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Petts Wood & Knoll

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£758,000£237,450£597,500£385,250
2017£817,500£292,000£598,750£377,500
2018£773,750£310,000£610,000£415,000
2019£785,000£285,000£615,000£380,000
2020£875,000£283,000£630,000£400,000
2021£916,500£310,000£666,000£425,000
2022£1,000,000£355,000£730,625£437,750
2023£1,160,000£315,000£680,000£460,000
2024£900,000£310,000£675,000£452,500
2025£985,000£325,000£722,500£464,500
2026£895,000£322,500£725,000£485,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£468£514£492£416
2017£489£451£526£428
2018£546£516£539£424
2019£529£472£526£415
2020£511£514£536£438
2021£553£590£569£459
2022£614£604£619£502
2023£572£526£644£486
2024£568£547£578£480
2025£626£566£625£516
2026£604£561£613£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petts Wood & Knoll.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Petts Wood & Knoll in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202615A, Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR6 0DFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 2, 13, Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR6 0DFFlatsLeasehold£265,000
22 Apr 202537, Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR6 0DFTerracedFreehold£398,600
30 Jun 2026Flat 34, Atkins Lodge, 76, High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JQFlatsLeasehold£150,000
02 Sept 2025Flat 5, Atkins Lodge, 76, High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JQFlatsLeasehold£87,500

Schools

In the BR6 0DF postcode area, located within Orpington West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR6 0DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPerry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableDorton College of Further EducationSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miNot applicableClannad Education CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 0DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR6 0DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAces Local90 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JYWalking directions to Aces Local
0.1 miHigh Street Grocery126 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JSWalking directions to High Street Grocery
0.2 miAces Express138 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JSWalking directions to Aces Express
0.2 miLondisCarlton Parade, Bromley, BR6 0FBWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miShop AsiaHigh Street, Orpington, BR6 0LGWalking directions to Shop Asia

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR6 0DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Andrew Barnes

Petts Wood & Knoll - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Henry Fawthrop

Petts Wood & Knoll - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tony Owen

Petts Wood & Knoll - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Gareth Bacon

Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyOrpingtonE14001417
WardPetts Wood & KnollE05014003
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Orpington WestE02000154
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 028DE01000812
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR6 0DF

Is BR6 0DF (Orpington West) safe?

The area around BR6 0DF records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR6 0DF?

The median sale price around BR6 0DF in Orpington West is £725,000 (about £590 per square foot) based on 216 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR6 0DF?

There are 10 schools close to BR6 0DF, including Perry Hall Primary School (Outstanding), Dorton College of Further Education (Good) and Clannad Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR6 0DF?

The closest station to BR6 0DF is Orpington in TfL zone 6, about 1,244 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR6 0DF?

BR6 0DF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR6 0DF (Orpington West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR6 0DF is Gareth Bacon (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Andrew Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party), Simon Henry Fawthrop (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Owen (Conservative and Unionist Party).