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BR6 0ZF

Vinson Close

Orpington

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Detailed insights for BR6 0ZF

Overview

Postcode BR6 0ZF is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward 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 nearest station is Orpington, about 0.5 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
6.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

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

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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 0ZF.

Flood risk

N/A

Orpington West near BR6 0ZF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR6 0ZF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Orpington

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Orpington

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
3,690.7 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
112
62.92%
Other White
18
10.11%
Other Asian
11
6.18%
Chinese
10
5.62%
Other
8
4.49%
Total population: 178

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
40.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
21
13.82%
No qualifications
18
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
49.32%
Owns with a mortgage
27
36.99%
Other social rented
5
6.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.37%
Total households: 73

Property prices in Orpington

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orpington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£677,500£5,774
Flats17£285,000£4,638
Semi-Detached57£580,000£5,849
Terraced16£455,500£5,448

10 year median price trend in Orpington

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0ZF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 0ZF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 2025234A, High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LSOtherFreehold£350,000
21 Mar 202557, Vinson Close, Orpington, BR6 0EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£685,000
12 Feb 202531, Vinson Close, Orpington, BR6 0EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
14 Oct 202510, Vinson Close, Orpington, BR6 0EGDetachedFreehold£750,000
28 Apr 2026Flat 73, Berwick House, 8 - 10, Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FDFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the BR6 0ZF postcode area, located within Orpington West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPerry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableClannad Education CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 0ZF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR6 0ZF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOrpintgton Daily Fresh195-197 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0PFWalking directions to Orpintgton Daily Fresh
0.1 miIceland157-159 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LNWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSainsbury's5-7 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miKrishna's158-160 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JRWalking directions to Krishna's
0.1 miAsia Express284 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NDWalking directions to Asia Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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 0ZF, 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 Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BR6 0ZF

Is BR6 0ZF (Orpington West) safe?

The area around BR6 0ZF 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, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR6 0ZF?

The median sale price around BR6 0ZF in Orpington West is £557,500 (about £5,706 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR6 0ZF?

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

What is the nearest station to BR6 0ZF?

The closest station to BR6 0ZF is Orpington in TfL zone 6, about 804 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR6 0ZF?

BR6 0ZF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.