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Takeaways| Council | Bromley |
| Crime Rate | Average for an Outer London suburb 18% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
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The average house price in Orpington is £543,357, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Orpington house price trends over the last 30 years.
£543,357
£779,017
£293,643
£558,735
£443,455
Is Orpington a nice place to live?
Yes, Orpington is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Outer London. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Orpington?
Orpington has an average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 62 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 18% below the national average, and 13% below the Outer London average.
What are the best schools in Orpington?
Orpington has 52 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Perry Hall Primary School, Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Crofton Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St. Mary Cray Primary Academy and Poverest Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Orpington?
The majority of residents in Orpington identify as White (British) (70%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (81%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.