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BR6 0GE

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Orpington

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Detailed insights for BR6 0GE

Overview

Postcode BR6 0GE is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 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 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poverest Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Orpington East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Orpington East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from BR6 0GE.

Flood risk

No risk

Orpington East near BR6 0GE 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR6 0GE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Orpington

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Orpington

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
2,546.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.54(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.36(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.75(+106%)
Burglary
11.13(+103%)
Vehicle crime
10.51(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
66.17%
Other White
44
13.06%
Other Asian
9
2.67%
Chinese
8
2.37%
African
8
2.37%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
40.94%
No qualifications
52
18.84%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
34.48%
Owns outright
37
25.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
22.76%
Shared ownership
11
7.59%
Other social rented
7
4.83%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Orpington

Median price£565,000
Price per sq ft£530
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £680K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 (about £530 per square foot) in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orpington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£670,000£530
Semi-Detached61£572,000£545
Terraced15£461,000£507
Flats20£288,500£419

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£300,000£570,000£415,000
2026£685,000£260,000£628,500£572,500
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£431£542£490
2026£530£456£540£503
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Flat 14, Park View, High Street, Orpington, BR6 0GEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
08 May 2025Flat 10, Park View, High Street, Orpington, BR6 0GEFlatsLeasehold£285,000
02 Apr 202545, High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JEOtherFreehold£300,000
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 0GE postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR6 0GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDorton College of Further EducationSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPerry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy OrpingtonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR6 0GE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAces Local90 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JYWalking directions to Aces Local
0.1 miLondisCarlton Parade, Bromley, BR6 0FBWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miStop-n-Go22 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JBWalking directions to Stop-n-Go
0.2 miHigh Street Grocery126 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JSWalking directions to High Street Grocery
0.2 miCo-op Food13-15 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 0GE, 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 EastE02000155
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 029DE01000788
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BR6 0GE

Is BR6 0GE (Orpington East) safe?

The area around BR6 0GE records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BR6 0GE?

The median sale price around BR6 0GE in Orpington East is £565,000 (about £530 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR6 0GE?

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

What is the nearest station to BR6 0GE?

The closest station to BR6 0GE is Orpington in TfL zone 6, about 1,329 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR6 0GE?

BR6 0GE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR6 0GE (Orpington East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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