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BR5

ORPINGTON

Greater London, London, England

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BR5 covers ORPINGTON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £497,567
1yr change ▲ 13.1%
Crime 11% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£497,567

▲ 13.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

73% above national avg

Crime Rate

72.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

385 Mbps

Property Prices in BR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BR5 is £497,567, which is 62% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in BR5 cost 73.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BR5 have risen 13.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £822,445 162
Semi-detached £530,587 763
Terraced £384,620 388
Flat £261,123 215
All types £497,567 1590

5-Year Price History

£470K £485K £500K £516K £531K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BR5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 72.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BR5 has a crime rate 11% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
18.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BR5 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Poverest Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Riverside School Other Not inspected mi
Crofton Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Crofton Infant School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

335,319

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BR5 are 385.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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385.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BR5 is collected by Bromley. The Band D rate is £1,842/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BR5 — ORPINGTON

Area Summary

BR5 (ORPINGTON) offers above-average property prices (£497,567, 73% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (385 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BR5 ORPINGTON

What is the average house price in BR5 ORPINGTON?
The average house price in BR5 (ORPINGTON) is £497,567, based on 1590 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 73% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.1% over the past year.
Is BR5 ORPINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BR5 is close to the national average at 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BR5 ORPINGTON?
The population of BR5 (ORPINGTON) is approximately 335,319 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BR5?
The average broadband download speed in BR5 is 385 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BR5 ORPINGTON?
There are 16 schools in or near BR5. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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