Map of the BR5 Postcode District
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Where is the BR5 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to BR5
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Swanley | 2.79 | E |
| Dartford | 7.47 | NE |
| Westerham | 8.69 | S |
| Swanscombe | 8.71 | ENE |
| Sevenoaks | 9.04 | SSE |
| Warlingham | 9.08 | SW |
| Oxted | 10.39 | SSW |
| Northfleet | 10.78 | ENE |
| Caterham | 11.08 | SW |
| Grays | 11.20 | ENE |
| Gravesend | 11.80 | ENE |
| Tilbury | 12.04 | ENE |
| City of London | 12.21 | NW |
| City of Westminster | 12.71 | NW |
| Edenbridge | 13.55 | S |
| Banstead | 14.39 | WSW |
| West Malling | 14.57 | ESE |
| Snodland | 15.02 | ESE |
| Tonbridge | 15.40 | SSE |
| Ewell | 15.78 | W |
The post town for this district is ORPINGTON.
Postcode Information for District BR5 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1089)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORPINGTON | ORPINGTON | BR5 2 | 276 |
| ORPINGTON | ORPINGTON | BR5 3 | 271 |
| Petts Wood | ORPINGTON | BR5 1 | 218 |
| ORPINGTON | ORPINGTON | BR5 4 | 217 |
| ORPINGTON | ORPINGTON | BR5 1 | 50 |
| St. Mary Cray | ORPINGTON | BR5 3 | 19 |
| St. Mary Cray | ORPINGTON | BR5 4 | 15 |
| St. Pauls Cray | ORPINGTON | BR5 3 | 12 |
| St. Pauls Cray | ORPINGTON | BR5 2 | 10 |
| St. Mary Cray | ORPINGTON | BR5 2 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in BR5
The primary settlement in the BR5 postcode district is Orpington, located in the county of Greater London, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Petts Wood, St. Mary Cray, and St. Pauls Cray. The most significant post town in the district is Orpington.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bromley London Boro area with a total of 932 postal codes.
The largest settlements in the BR5 postal code are ORPINGTON and PETTS WOOD.
The BR5 Postcode shares a border with BR2 (BROMLEY, HAYES, SHORTLANDS), BR7 (CHISLEHURST), BR8 (SWANLEY, HEXTABLE), DA14 (SIDCUP) and BR6 (ORPINGTON).
Dentists in the BR5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 322 HIGH STREET , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4AR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 52 COTMANDENE CRESCENT , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 2RG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Bromley Pct | ELDRED DRIVE CLINIC , ELDRED DRIVE , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4PE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | St Pauls Cray Health Clinic | MICKLEHAM ROAD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 2RJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Adams House Dental Practice | 215-217 PETTS WOOD ROAD , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , BR5 1LA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Petts Wood Orthodontic Surgery | 131 QUEENSWAY , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , BR5 1DG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Dentists At Petts Wood | 183 PETTS WOOD ROAD , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1JZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 8 | Caring Dental | 19 STATION SQUARE , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1LY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the BR5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tudor Way Surgery | , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1LH | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Gillmans Road Surgery | , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4LA | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Whitehouse Surgery | , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1EL | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Crescent Surgery | , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 2DD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Derry Downs Surgery | , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4DU | GP PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Poverest Medical Centre | , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 2DQ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 7 | St Mary Cray Practice | , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4AR | GP PRACTICE | |
| 8 | Broomwood Health Centre | , ST. PAULS CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 2JP | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the BR5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 77 QUEENSWAY , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1DQ | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Osbon Pharmacy | 55 HIGH STREET , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 3NJ | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Petts Wood Pharmacy | 83 QUEENSWAY , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1DQ | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Silversands Ltd | ANGLESEA HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE , 1 KENT ROAD , ST. MARY CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4AD | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Cray Hill Chemist | 88 COTMANDENE CRESCENT , ST. PAULS CRAY , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 2RG | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Farrants(excel Pharmacies) | 13 STATION SQUARE , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1LY | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Eldred Drive Pharmacy | 25 ELDRED DRIVE , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 4PE | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | Orpington Pharmacy | 34 MARION CRESCENT , ORPINGTON , BR5 2DD | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the BR5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEVEN HARRIS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD) | 16 STATION SQUARE , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1NA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | VISION EXPRESS (ORPINGTON) | UNIT 9 , NUGENT SHOPPING PARK , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 3RP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | SAM EKUFUL OPTICIANS | 117 KINGSWAY , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1PP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD) | 12 CHATSWORTH PARADE , PETTS WOOD , ORPINGTON , KENT , BR5 1DF | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Maybury Close , Petts Wood , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 1BL
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Bosher (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Maybury Close , Petts Wood , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 1BL
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Weeks (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Crofton Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Towncourt Lane , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 1EL
Headteacher: Mrs Susie Sargent (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Crofton Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 1EL
Headteacher: Mrs Susie Sargent (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Leesons Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 2GA
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Collins (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Poverest Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 2JD
Headteacher: Mr Paul Haylock (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: St Paul's Wood Hill , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 2SR
Headteacher: Miss Kirsty Everson (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Gray's Farm Road , St Paul's Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 3AD
Headteacher: Mr Robert Bradley (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Midfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 3EG
Headteacher: Mr Dan Osborn (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Riverside School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Main Road , St Paul's Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 3HS
Headteacher: Steve Solomons (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Manor Oak Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 3PE
Headteacher: Jane Butler (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Buttermere Road , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 3WD
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Buttermere Road , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 3WD
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: High Street , St Mary Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4AR
Headteacher: Mr Gordon Jamieson (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Philomena's Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Chelsfield Road , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4DR
Headteacher: Miss Veronica Maher (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Kent House Hospital School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4EP
Headteacher: Mrs Lianne Watson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
The Priory School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Tintagel Road , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4LG
Headteacher: Ms GILL LAMB (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Harris Academy Orpington
Phase: Secondary
Address: Tintagel Road , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4LG
Headteacher: Mr David Astin (Head of Academy)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Hillside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Dyke Drive , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4LZ
Headteacher: Mr Tim Smith ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Phase: Primary
Address: Dyke Drive , Orpington
Postcode: BR5 4LZ
Headteacher: Mr Lee Robertson (Executive Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
St Mary Cray
CRS Code: SMY
Operator: SE
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Petts Wood
CRS Code: PET
Operator: SE
Line: South Eastern Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M25 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.50
Average Driving Distance: 5.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 934
M25 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.48
Average Driving Distance: 8.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 934
M25 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.77
Average Driving Distance: 9.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 934
M20 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.23
Average Driving Distance: 13.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 555
M25 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.74
Average Driving Distance: 19.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 46
Weather Forecast for Orpington
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | W 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 33.00% | W 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 8.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | W 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 2 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| BR5 1 | Orpington Delivery Office |
| BR5 2 | Orpington Delivery Office |
| BR5 3 | Orpington Delivery Office |
| BR5 4 | Orpington Delivery Office |
| B | R | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| B | R | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the BR5 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £700 | £1,150 | £925 | |
| 1 | £700 | £1,350 | £1,150 |
| 2 | £1,500 | £1,650 | £1,583 |
| 3 | £1,649 | £2,700 | £1,980 |
| 4 | £1,900 | £2,950 | £2,425 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £825,000 | £900,000 | £874,167 |
| 4 | £800,000 | £1,735,000 | £1,148,929 |
| 5 | £980,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,266,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Orpington | Thomas Brown Estates | 285 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NN | 01689 884444 |
 | Orpington | Robinson Jackson | 292 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NF | 01689 661630 |
 | Orpington | haart | 306-308 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NF | 01689 663681 |
 | Petts Wood | jdm | 34 Station Square Orpington BR5 1NA | 01689 661263 |
 | Petts Wood | Edmund Estate Agents | 26 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NA | 01689 661641 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £654,869 | 65 | £683,456 | 71 | £626,201 | 69 | £547,411 | 87 |
| Semi-Detached | £443,025 | 285 | £432,129 | 291 | £423,925 | 311 | £384,937 | 365 |
| Terraced | £320,458 | 172 | £323,094 | 159 | £330,969 | 229 | £269,689 | 205 |
| Flats | £247,449 | 110 | £228,476 | 104 | £218,477 | 97 | £202,969 | 140 |