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BR6 0FD

Knoll Rise

Orpington

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Overview

Postcode BR6 0FD is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington area of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orpington West is £90,028 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 Orpington, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Orpington West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,252 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Orpington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR6 0FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Orpington West near BR6 0FD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR6 0FD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Orpington

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Orpington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR6 0FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPriory GardensLargeWalking directions to Priory Gardens
0.4 miBroomhill CommonSmallWalking directions to Broomhill Common
0.3 miBroxbourne GardensSmallWalking directions to Broxbourne Gardens

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
13,720.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
72.7(+628%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.22(+158%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.3(+110%)
Public order
22.2(+228%)
Vehicle crime
20.03(+114%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
50.55%
Other White
34
18.68%
Other Asian
16
8.79%
Indian
9
4.95%
Other
8
4.4%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
69.43%
Level 3 (A level)
20
12.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.46%
No qualifications
5
3.18%
Total 16+ residents: 157

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
53.19%
Owns with a mortgage
26
27.66%
Owns outright
11
11.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.26%
Other social rented
3
3.19%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Orpington

Median price: £572,000
Price per sq ft: £522
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £466K – £685K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orpington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£692,500£523
Semi-Detached58£593,500£541
Terraced14£504,000£515
Flats21£285,000£421

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orpington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orpington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orpington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orpington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orpington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orpington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2026Flat 18, Berwick House, 8 - 10, Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FDFlatsLeasehold£210,000
28 Apr 2026Flat 73, Berwick House, 8 - 10, Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FDFlatsLeasehold£240,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 59, Berwick House, 8 - 10, Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FDFlatsLeasehold£260,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 2, Berwick House, 8 - 10, Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FDFlatsLeasehold£335,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 22B, Berwick House, 8 - 10, Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FDFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the BR6 0FD postcode area, located within Orpington West, there are 6 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for BR6 0FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryPerry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.7 miSecondarySt Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryHoly Innocents Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BR6 0FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR6 0FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsia Express284 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NDWalking directions to Asia Express
0.1 miSainsbury's5-7 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miOrpintgton Daily Fresh195-197 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0PFWalking directions to Orpintgton Daily Fresh
0.1 miOrpington Londis322 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NGWalking directions to Orpington Londis
0.1 miTesco Extra9 Augustus Lane, Orpington, BR6 0NHWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 0FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kim Botting

Orpington - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Pauline Anne Tunnicliffe

Orpington - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Gareth Bacon

Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyOrpingtonE14001417
WardOrpingtonE05014001
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Orpington WestE02000154
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 028CE01000790
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BR6 0FD

Is BR6 0FD (Orpington West) safe?

The area around BR6 0FD records about 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near BR6 0FD?

The median sale price around BR6 0FD in Orpington is £572,000 (about £522 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR6 0FD?

There are 8 schools close to BR6 0FD, including Perry Hall Primary School (Outstanding), St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (Outstanding) and Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BR6 0FD?

The closest station to BR6 0FD is Orpington in TfL zone 6, about 681 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR6 0FD?

BR6 0FD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,252 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR6 0FD 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).