Postcode BR6 0RU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orpington East is £52,400 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Priory Gardens.
Orpington East has a high 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 105.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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 of residents in Orpington East is £52,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR6 0RU.
Orpington East near BR6 0RU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Priory Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Broomhill Common | Small | Walking directions to Broomhill Common |
| 0.4 mi | Broxbourne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broxbourne Gardens |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,500 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £312,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orpington
In the BR6 0RU postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 0RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 5-7 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Asia Express | 284 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0ND | Walking directions to Asia Express |
| 0.1 mi | Orpintgton Daily Fresh | 195-197 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0PF | Walking directions to Orpintgton Daily Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Orpington Londis | 322 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NG | Walking directions to Orpington Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 157-159 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LN | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.