Postcode BR6 9BL is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year. The nearest station is Orpington located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Goddington Park.
Orpington East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Orpington East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Orpington East is £66,899 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR6 9BL.
Orpington East near BR6 9BL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goddington Park | Large | Walking directions to Goddington Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £660,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £421,250 |
10 year median price trend in Orpington
In the BR6 9BL postcode area, located within Orpington East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 9BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Martin's | 33-35 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Martin's |
| 0.3 mi | Eldred Drive Store | 45-47 Eldred Drive, Orpington, BR5 4PE | Walking directions to Eldred Drive Store |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Charterhouse Road, Bromley, BR6 9DA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR6 9BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kim Botting
Orpington - Elected 7 May 2026
Pauline Anne Tunnicliffe
Orpington - Elected 7 May 2026
Gareth Bacon
Orpington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.