Postcode BR6 0SW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 279.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orpington West is £60,600 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Orpington West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Orpington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 279.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Orpington West is £60,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 151 ft away from BR6 0SW.
Orpington West near BR6 0SW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 in Petts Wood & Knoll area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £317,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £459,500 |
10 year median price trend in Petts Wood & Knoll
In the BR6 0SW postcode area, located within Orpington West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 0SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Anbu's Convenience Store | 48 Station Road, Orpington, BR6 0SA | Walking directions to Anbu's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Chocolate Box | Station Approach, Orpington, BR6 0SX | Walking directions to The Chocolate Box |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 9 Augustus Lane, Orpington, BR6 0NH | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Oriental Turkish Supermarket | 334 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NQ | Walking directions to Oriental Turkish Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Orpington Londis | 322 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NG | Walking directions to Orpington Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.