BR6 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Bromley, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Kent postcode town, in the London, England region.
The BR6 postcode area, also known as the Orpington postcode area, is located in the Greater London region of England. It covers areas in the London Borough of Bromley, including Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill, and parts of Locksbottom and Crofton.
The area's geography is diverse, consisting of urbanised districts, green spaces, and suburban residential areas. High Elms Country Park is a notable local point of interest which boasts over 250 acres of countryside to explore. The area also falls within the London Green Belt zone, aiming to restrict urban growth.
BR6 has a variety of amenities to offer. These include an array of shopping facilities, restaurants, good schools including the much-acclaimed St Olave's Grammar School and a variety of medical facilities. It's known for having a friendly community vibe and a balance of being suburban yet well connected.
In terms of transport, the area has excellent links to both central London and the wider UK. Orpington train station, located in Travelcard Zone 6, provides frequent services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street, as well as direct services to Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and the South coast. Several local bus services also provide connections to neighbouring areas. The M25 orbital motorway and A20 road offer convenient road links.
In conclusion, BR6 is a comfortable, well-connected suburb with ample amenities, making it a desirable Residential location.
A Major part of this postcode area has a quiet community of older adults and couples, mainly homeowners in houses, working in professional jobs.
Residents:
- Mostly married couples or in civil partnerships, with many residents over retirement age.
- Large Indian and Pakistani communities.
- Less likely to follow Christian religions.
Housing:
- Mainly owned houses, not many flats or terraced houses.
Lifestyle:
- Many residents have college degrees and work in management or professional roles.
Overall: a big area of BR6 postcode district district represents a stable community with established residents enjoying spacious, owned housing and good careers. While there are fewer young families and students, it offers a quiet and settled environment for older adults and professionals.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Bromley Common & Holwood, Chelsfield, Crockenhill and Well Hill, Darwin, Farnborough & Crofton, Orpington, Petts Wood & Knoll, St Mary Cray electoral wards.
BR6 Postcode Map
Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
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Religion
BR6 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of BR6 postcode area is 49,210. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 35,788, followed by Indian, with a total of 3,490. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (24,620), followed by No religion (16,919).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (12,985), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (7,651).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (16,725), while 12,555 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 16,340 adults have Level 4 education, while 5,767 have Level 2 education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (6516)
- Managers, directors and senior officials (4197), and
- Associate professional and technical occupations (3469)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (16209), Between 45 to 54 (12741), and Between 35 to 44 (12163).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (9,702) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (8,838), and Intermediate occupations (5,826).
Postcodes in BR6
There are total 6 postcode sectors present in the BR6 (listed below). The postcode BR6 has a total of 1918 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | BR6 |
| Ward | Bromley Common & Holwood Chelsfield Crockenhill and Well Hill Darwin Farnborough & Crofton Orpington Petts Wood & Knoll St Mary Cray |
| LTLA22 | Bromley, Sevenoaks |
| UTLA22 | Bromley, Kent |
| Region | London |
| Country | England |
BR6 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
Crime rate by Month
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Anti-social behaviour
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Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
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Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
BR6 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £670,000.00 | £500,000.00 - £840,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £215,000.00 | £215,000.00 - £215,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £320,000.00 | £320,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £461,750.00 | £432,500.00 - £491,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £615,000.00 | £615,000.00 - £615,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £828,750.00 | £807,500.00 - £850,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £296,666.67 | £232,500.00 - £387,500.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £665,000.00 | £520,000.00 - £810,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £555,000.00 | £555,000.00 - £555,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £302,500.00 | £242,500.00 - £360,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £560,000.00 | £560,000.00 - £560,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £747,500.00 | £580,000.00 - £865,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £250,333.33 | £220,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £601,500.00 | £480,000.00 - £675,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £344,241.67 | £265,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,072,031.25 | £757,500.00 - £1,947,500.00 | 8 |
| Other | £400,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £548,083.33 | £290,000.00 - £740,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £445,000.00 | £445,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £729,454.55 | £385,000.00 - £1,170,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £233,666.67 | £91,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £502,875.00 | £400,500.00 - £822,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £460,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £858,776.47 | £534,200.00 - £1,460,000.00 | 17 |
| Flat | £329,166.67 | £272,500.00 - £415,000.00 | 6 |
| Other | £458,333.33 | £175,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £566,879.96 | £265,000.00 - £925,000.00 | 25 |
| Terraced | £505,571.43 | £295,000.00 - £780,000.00 | 14 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £825,000.00 | £825,000.00 - £825,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £267,500.00 | £185,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £664,666.67 | £600,000.00 - £699,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £443,750.00 | £428,000.00 - £459,500.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,103,730.77 | £410,000.00 - £2,940,000.00 | 13 |
| Flat | £275,000.00 | £185,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £475,000.00 | £475,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £640,000.00 | £410,000.00 - £997,500.00 | 13 |
| Terraced | £470,833.33 | £280,000.00 - £705,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £752,727.27 | £595,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £287,150.80 | £140,754.00 - £360,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £682,930.00 | £420,000.00 - £1,155,000.00 | 17 |
| Terraced | £476,666.67 | £420,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £844,214.29 | £360,000.00 - £1,900,000.00 | 14 |
| Other | £650,000.00 | £650,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £675,281.25 | £486,000.00 - £880,000.00 | 16 |
| Terraced | £470,000.00 | £365,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £837,083.33 | £570,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £239,995.00 | £239,995.00 - £239,995.00 | 1 |
| Other | £724,000.00 | £433,000.00 - £1,015,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £635,272.73 | £233,000.00 - £865,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £409,200.00 | £372,000.00 - £462,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £807,000.00 | £500,000.00 - £1,960,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £296,500.00 | £196,000.00 - £405,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £599,571.43 | £390,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £383,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £882,800.00 | £520,000.00 - £1,925,000.00 | 20 |
| Flat | £264,666.67 | £120,000.00 - £398,000.00 | 18 |
| Other | £3,096,000.00 | £870,000.00 - £4,209,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £623,706.90 | £392,000.00 - £910,000.00 | 29 |
| Terraced | £470,172.22 | £289,500.00 - £640,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £727,690.00 | £410,000.00 - £1,010,450.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £256,750.00 | £157,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 4 |
| Other | £701,250.00 | £610,000.00 - £792,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £588,500.00 | £420,000.00 - £840,000.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £484,333.33 | £341,000.00 - £825,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,088,183.75 | £767,235.00 - £1,490,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £289,500.00 | £215,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £746,250.00 | £500,000.00 - £915,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £326,520.00 | £223,040.00 - £430,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £749,722.22 | £450,000.00 - £1,120,000.00 | 18 |
| Flat | £322,312.50 | £225,000.00 - £485,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £923,333.33 | £220,000.00 - £2,100,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £574,227.96 | £230,971.00 - £977,500.00 | 24 |
| Terraced | £498,149.67 | £400,000.00 - £665,000.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £762,975.00 | £475,000.00 - £1,450,000.00 | 21 |
| Flat | £391,124.82 | £206,500.00 - £540,000.00 | 15 |
| Other | £650,000.00 | £650,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £611,154.41 | £430,000.00 - £855,000.00 | 35 |
| Terraced | £448,033.33 | £352,500.00 - £586,500.00 | 15 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,185,709.44 | £665,500.00 - £5,300,000.00 | 18 |
| Flat | £297,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £755,000.00 | £755,000.00 - £755,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £607,115.38 | £426,000.00 - £815,000.00 | 26 |
| Terraced | £538,250.00 | £350,000.00 - £700,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,209,629.47 | £585,000.00 - £3,250,000.00 | 19 |
| Flat | £385,833.33 | £150,000.00 - £497,500.00 | 8 |
| Other | £355,000.00 | £10,000.00 - £700,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £635,297.30 | £275,000.00 - £1,155,000.00 | 37 |
| Terraced | £422,295.45 | £260,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £856,222.22 | £460,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 18 |
| Flat | £306,615.38 | £210,000.00 - £417,500.00 | 13 |
| Semi-Detached | £636,252.00 | £470,000.00 - £925,000.00 | 25 |
| Terraced | £470,074.90 | £285,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £751,491.11 | £331,000.00 - £2,631,500.00 | 19 |
| Flat | £302,625.00 | £220,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £418,750.00 | £275,000.00 - £815,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £680,420.00 | £437,500.00 - £952,000.00 | 25 |
| Terraced | £491,500.00 | £360,000.00 - £740,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £892,227.27 | £637,500.00 - £1,600,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £273,750.00 | £106,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 14 |
| Semi-Detached | £464,838.24 | £303,000.00 - £890,000.00 | 18 |
| Terraced | £452,450.00 | £321,500.00 - £590,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £756,940.91 | £510,000.00 - £998,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £340,636.36 | £200,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 11 |
| Other | £1,012,500.00 | £25,000.00 - £2,000,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £565,571.43 | £452,000.00 - £840,000.00 | 14 |
| Terraced | £499,375.00 | £390,000.00 - £735,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £2,029,950.00 | £500,000.00 - £15,375,000.00 | 20 |
| Flat | £245,958.33 | £146,250.00 - £415,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £592,829.50 | £228,863.00 - £840,000.00 | 14 |
| Terraced | £425,500.00 | £360,000.00 - £610,000.00 | 12 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,046,846.67 | £480,000.00 - £2,900,000.00 | 18 |
| Flat | £251,785.71 | £138,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 7 |
| Semi-Detached | £608,853.24 | £299,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 17 |
| Terraced | £415,357.14 | £270,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,258,892.86 | £550,000.00 - £2,425,000.00 | 14 |
| Flat | £360,812.50 | £238,000.00 - £395,000.00 | 9 |
| Other | £92,000.00 | £92,000.00 - £92,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £594,750.00 | £315,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 24 |
| Terraced | £488,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £865,000.00 | 16 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £988,333.33 | £550,000.00 - £2,562,500.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £303,125.00 | £192,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £1,930,000.00 | £265,000.00 - £3,810,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £587,087.50 | £435,000.00 - £953,250.00 | 20 |
| Terraced | £448,091.20 | £219,412.00 - £682,000.00 | 10 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 1090 | 11-18 | BR69SH |
| Darrick Wood SchoolSecondary, Good | 1713 | 11-18 | BR68ER |
| Newstead Wood SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 1239 | 11-18 | BR69SA |
| Warren Road Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 837 | 4-11 | BR66JF |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 333 | 3-7 | BR68ER |
| Tubbenden Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 693 | 3-11 | BR69SD |
| Perry Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 427 | 5-11 | BR60EF |
| Farnborough Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 276 | 5-11 | BR67EQ |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 212 | 3-11 | BR69JT |
| Bromley Beacon AcademySpecial, Good | 167 | 7-18 | BR69BD |
| Chelsfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 89 | 4-11 | BR66EP |
| Darrick Wood Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 377 | 7-11 | BR68ER |
| Pratts Bottom Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 84 | 5-11 | BR67NX |
| The Highway Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 215 | 4-11 | BR69DJ |
| Green Street Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 413 | 4-11 | BR66DT |
| Blenheim Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 203 | 4-11 | BR69BH |
| Downe Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | None | 4-11 | BR67JN |
Amenities
- Premier Inn, BR6 0TW
- Ye Olde Whyte Lion, BR6 8NE
- Black Horse, BR6 8NW
- Bromley Tennis Centre, BR6 9SA
- Change Of Horses, BR6 7BB
- Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre, BR6 9BX
- The Lodge, BR6 7PX
- A Mano Coffee Bar & Kitchen, BR6 0ND
- Aksular, BR6 0LG
- Belmondo Coffee, BR6 6DD
- BR6 And The Bake House, BR6 0TE
- Lillybrook Greenwood - Pre-School, BR6 6BQ
- Sunny Kids Uk Ltd, BR6 0QD
- Age Concern, BR6 0TJ
- Bright Sparks Nursery, BR6 9JU
- Brinds Well Day Nursery, BR6 7PH
- Crescent Cafe, BR6 9LS
- Goddington Park Pavillion, BR6 9DH
- Holy Innocents Catholic Church, BR6 9UE
- J Sainsburys Veterans Association, BR6 8PR
- Juicyccino, BR6 0NF
- Mytime Active - Darrick Wood Infants Breakfast \& Afterschool, BR6 8ER
- The Frutie Tutie Kidz Club, BR6 0EF
- Blenheim Primary School, BR6 9BH
- Bromley Beacon Academy Trust - Orpington Campus, BR6 9BD
- Chelsfield Primary School, BR6 6EP
- Rowlands Pharmacy, BR6 9LP
- Savers Health & Beauty, BR6 0TW
- Shop Asia, BR6 0LG
- Slimming World Franchise, BR6 9BH
- Spar Shop - ISS Healthcare (Spar Shop), BR6 8ND
- Co-op, BR6 0JB
- Co-op, BR6 9LP
- Iceland, BR6 0LN
- Lidl, BR6 8NW
- Sainsbury's, BR6 0RT
- Bamboo House, BR6 9LP
- Bread & Butter, BR6 6EY
- Cafe Qualite, BR6 8ND
- Chandni Indian Takeaway, BR6 0LF
- Crispy Cod, BR6 0JT
- Bromley Borough Foodbank, BR6 0TW
- Getir UK Limited, BR6 0LG
- Transform Bromley Borough Food Hub, BR6 0TW
- Meat Feast, BR6 7PB
- English Heritage Trust - Green Grocer, BR6 7JT