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BR6

ORPINGTON

Greater London, London, England

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BR6 is the postcode district for ORPINGTON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £622,193
1yr change ▼ 3.3%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£622,193

▼ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

117% above national avg

Crime Rate

36.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in BR6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BR6 is £622,193, which is 52% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in BR6 cost 116.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BR6 have fallen 3.3% 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 £915,557 517
Semi-detached £610,281 649
Terraced £470,516 379
Flat £299,591 279
All types £622,193 1878

5-Year Price History

£607K £613K £619K £625K £630K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BR6

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

With 36.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BR6 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BR6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BR6 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Secondary Not inspected mi
Browns School Other Not inspected mi
Dorton College of Further Education Other Not inspected mi
Darrick Wood School Secondary Good mi
Newstead Wood School Secondary Outstanding mi

4

Outstanding

4

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 BR6 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BR6 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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BR6 — ORPINGTON

Area Summary

BR6 (ORPINGTON) offers above-average property prices (£622,193, 117% above national average), low crime (56% below national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BR6 ORPINGTON

What is the average house price in BR6 ORPINGTON?
The average house price in BR6 (ORPINGTON) is £622,193, based on 1878 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 117% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.3% over the past year.
Is BR6 ORPINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BR6 is significantly below the national average (36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BR6 ORPINGTON?
The population of BR6 (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 BR6?
The average broadband download speed in BR6 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BR6 ORPINGTON?
There are 20 schools in or near BR6. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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