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Orpington

Area · Outer London

B+
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA
outdoor-activitiesA+

Housing

Average sold price: £543,357

  • all dwelling types£543,357
  • detached house prices£779,017
  • terraced house prices£443,455
  • semi-detached house prices£558,735
  • flats and maisonettes prices£293,643

Safety

Crime level: average

Crimes per 1,000: 62

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

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    FAQ

    Q: Is Orpington a nice place to live?
A: 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.

Q: How safe is Orpington?
A: 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.

Q: What are the best schools in Orpington?
A: 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.

Q: What are the demographics of Orpington?
A: 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.