Postcode BR6 7WA is located in a major urban area, within the Farnborough & Crofton ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Farnborough area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnborough is £79,436 per year. The nearest station is Orpington, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tugmutton Common.
Farnborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Farnborough has an average crime rate, with approximately 64 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnborough is £79,436 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from BR6 7WA.
Farnborough near BR6 7WA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tugmutton Common | Large | Walking directions to Tugmutton Common |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 (about £559 per square foot) in Farnborough & Crofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £2,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £791,000 | £599 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £571,350 | £568 |
| Terraced | 36 | £475,000 | £539 |
| Flats | 32 | £300,250 | £441 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £663,750 | £265,000 | £480,000 | £401,250 |
| 2017 | £660,000 | £325,000 | £499,995 | £406,500 |
| 2018 | £654,250 | £315,000 | £525,000 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | £635,000 | £315,000 | £510,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | £666,875 | £293,500 | £520,000 | £443,250 |
| 2021 | £760,000 | £283,750 | £535,000 | £437,500 |
| 2022 | £850,000 | £330,000 | £610,500 | £455,000 |
| 2023 | £770,000 | £325,000 | £600,000 | £434,000 |
| 2024 | £776,250 | £330,000 | £550,000 | £475,000 |
| 2025 | £783,500 | £310,000 | £605,000 | £491,000 |
| 2026 | £790,000 | £345,000 | £575,000 | £490,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £513 | £482 | £492 | £445 |
| 2017 | £498 | £472 | £495 | £494 |
| 2018 | £486 | £485 | £507 | £486 |
| 2019 | £518 | £482 | £494 | £439 |
| 2020 | £524 | £441 | £525 | £468 |
| 2021 | £562 | £444 | £528 | £519 |
| 2022 | £609 | £473 | £583 | £563 |
| 2023 | £555 | £472 | £596 | £563 |
| 2024 | £591 | £471 | £576 | £525 |
| 2025 | £612 | £463 | £583 | £562 |
| 2026 | £612 | £489 | £555 | £523 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 7WA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 23, Paddock Close, Orpington, BR6 7TL | Detached | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 8, State Farm Avenue, Orpington, BR6 7TN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 1, State Farm Avenue, Orpington, BR6 7TN | Detached | Freehold | £730,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat 1, Salisbury House, 8, Cottonwood Close, Orpington, BR6 7FN | Flats | Leasehold | £368,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 6, Cottonwood Close, Orpington, BR6 7FN | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 |
In the BR6 7WA postcode area, located within Farnborough, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 7WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Local Store | 143 High Street, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7AZ | Walking directions to Local Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR6 7WA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Dourmoush
Farnborough & Crofton - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Page
Farnborough & Crofton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheri Isa
Farnborough & Crofton - Elected 7 May 2026
Gareth Bacon
Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR6 7WA records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around BR6 7WA in Farnborough is £552,500 (about £559 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BR6 7WA, including Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School (Outstanding), Darrick Wood School (Good) and Darrick Wood Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BR6 7WA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,019 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 7WA is Gareth Bacon (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Dourmoush (Conservative and Unionist Party), Angela Page (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sheri Isa (Conservative and Unionist Party).