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Detailed insights for BR6 7RY

Overview

Postcode BR6 7RY is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Goddington area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goddington is £79,981 per year. The nearest station is Chelsfield, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Goddington Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Goddington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Goddington has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Goddington is £79,981 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR6 7RY.

Flood risk

No risk

Goddington near BR6 7RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Chelsfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR6 7RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGoddington ParkLargeWalking directions to Goddington Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
1,002.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.16(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.11(-45%)
Vehicle crime
13(+39%)
Other theft
4.79(-58%)
Public order
4.11(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
72.4%
Other White
43
12.76%
Indian
11
3.26%
Other
9
2.67%
Irish
8
2.37%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
44.56%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.27%
No qualifications
30
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
59.57%
Owns with a mortgage
48
34.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.96%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 7RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 7RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Aysgarth, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR6 7RRDetachedFreehold£425,000
24 Nov 20253, Dorado Gardens, Orpington, BR6 7TDDetachedFreehold£646,000
08 Apr 2025Halcyon Lodge, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR6 7RSDetachedFreehold£680,000
05 Mar 202661, Craven Road, Orpington, BR6 7RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£637,000
21 Mar 202573, Craven Road, Orpington, BR6 7RUDetachedFreehold£545,000

Schools

In the BR6 7RY postcode area, located within Goddington, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR6 7RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBromley Beacon AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBlenheim Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryHarris Academy OrpingtonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 7RY, 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)GoddingtonE02000158
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 032AE01000786
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR6 7RY

Is BR6 7RY (Goddington) safe?

The area around BR6 7RY records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR6 7RY?

The median sale price around BR6 7RY in Goddington 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 7RY?

There are 8 schools close to BR6 7RY, including Bromley Beacon Academy (Good), Blenheim Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Orpington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BR6 7RY?

BR6 7RY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR6 7RY (Goddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Orpington covering BR6 7RY 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).

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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.