Postcode BR6 8BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Farnborough & Crofton ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Crofton area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crofton is £71,300 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Broxbourne Gardens.
Crofton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Crofton is £71,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from BR6 8BJ.
Crofton near BR6 8BJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Petts Wood | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Petts Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broxbourne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broxbourne Gardens |
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £591,500 in Farnborough & Crofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £780,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £341,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £512,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnborough & Crofton
In the BR6 8BJ postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 1HD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Chocolate Box | Station Approach, Orpington, BR6 0SX | Walking directions to The Chocolate Box |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.