Postcode BR6 9HU is located in a major urban area, within the Orpington ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Orpington South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orpington South is £98,498 per year. The nearest station is Chelsfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
Orpington South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Orpington South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Orpington South is £98,498 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 141 ft away from BR6 9HU.
Orpington South near BR6 9HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelsfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Chelsfield | Southeastern | Walking directions to Chelsfield |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Orpington | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Orpington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Orpington area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,500 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £682,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £573,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £410,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orpington
In the BR6 9HU postcode area, located within Orpington South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR6 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 2-3 Crescent Way, Orpington, BR6 9LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 5 Crescent Way, Orpington, BR6 9LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Tam's Food and Wine | 7 Crescent Way, Orpington, BR6 9LP | Walking directions to Tam's Food and Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.