Postcode BR6 0HJ 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poverest Park.
Orpington East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Orpington East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from BR6 0HJ.
Orpington East near BR6 0HJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Poverest Park | Large | Walking directions to Poverest Park |
| 0.1 mi | Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Priory Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Broomhill Common | Small | Walking directions to Broomhill Common |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0HJ.
In the BR6 0HJ postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 0HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aces Local | 90 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JY | Walking directions to Aces Local |
| 0.1 mi | High Street Grocery | 126 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JS | Walking directions to High Street Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Aces Express | 138 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JS | Walking directions to Aces Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Asia | High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LG | Walking directions to Shop Asia |
| 0.2 mi | Krishna's | 158-160 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JR | Walking directions to Krishna's |
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 BR6 0HJ, 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 BR6 0HJ 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.
The median sale price around BR6 0HJ in Orpington East is £557,500 (about £5,706 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BR6 0HJ, 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.
The closest station to BR6 0HJ is Orpington in TfL zone 6, about 1,227 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
BR6 0HJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,035 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 BR6 0HJ 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.