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Property Price Trends
BR5 1WQ
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the BR5 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
BR5
Most Expensive Property
£46,233,893
Halo Business Park Unit 6 Cray Avenue, BR5 3FQ
Sold: 24 September 2019
Cheapest Property
£177,500
72 Bournewood Road, BR5 4JL
Sold: 01 August 2023
£509,000
The average house price in Bromley was £509,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 3.9% from November 2023. Across London, there was little change in the average house price over the same period.
£1,592
Private rents rose to an average of £1,592 in December 2024, an annual increase of 7.3% from £1,483 in December 2023. This was lower than the rise in London (11.5%) over the year.
£402,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £402,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 4.8% higher than the average of £384,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£514,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £514,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 4.1% higher than the average of £494,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Bromley, E09000006). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in BR5 1WQ?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the BR5 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Kent?
For Homebuyers:
In Kent, the property market for homebuyers has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past year. The average house price in Kent is currently around £350,000, with areas such as Canterbury (CT1-CT4) and Tunbridge Wells (TN1-TN4) being particularly popular due to their historic charm and good transport links. However, the availability of housing stock in these areas is limited, leading to competitive bidding and potential price increases. Homebuyers looking for more affordable options may want to consider areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Gillingham (ME7-ME8), where prices are slightly lower but still offer good amenities and schools.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Kent have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Maidstone (ME14-ME17) and Sevenoaks (TN13-TN16), where demand is high due to their proximity to London and excellent schools. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas is limited, so renters may need to act quickly to secure a property. For more affordable rental options, areas like Folkestone (CT19-CT20) and Dover (CT16-CT17) offer lower rent prices while still providing easy access to amenities and transport links.
For Investors:
Kent presents a lucrative opportunity for property investors, with strong demand for rental properties and a steady increase in house prices. Areas like Dartford (DA1-DA4) and Gravesend (DA11-DA12) offer good rental yields, with average yields of around 5-6%. Additionally, with major infrastructure projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing and the potential expansion of high-speed rail services, investing in areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Sittingbourne (ME9-ME10) could yield long-term capital growth. However, investors should be mindful of the competitive market in popular areas like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, where prices may be higher but rental demand is strong.
For Homebuyers:
In Kent, the property market for homebuyers has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past year. The average house price in Kent is currently around £350,000, with areas such as Canterbury (CT1-CT4) and Tunbridge Wells (TN1-TN4) being particularly popular due to their historic charm and good transport links. However, the availability of housing stock in these areas is limited, leading to competitive bidding and potential price increases. Homebuyers looking for more affordable options may want to consider areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Gillingham (ME7-ME8), where prices are slightly lower but still offer good amenities and schools.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Kent have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Maidstone (ME14-ME17) and Sevenoaks (TN13-TN16), where demand is high due to their proximity to London and excellent schools. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas is limited, so renters may need to act quickly to secure a property. For more affordable rental options, areas like Folkestone (CT19-CT20) and Dover (CT16-CT17) offer lower rent prices while still providing easy access to amenities and transport links.
For Investors:
Kent presents a lucrative opportunity for property investors, with strong demand for rental properties and a steady increase in house prices. Areas like Dartford (DA1-DA4) and Gravesend (DA11-DA12) offer good rental yields, with average yields of around 5-6%. Additionally, with major infrastructure projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing and the potential expansion of high-speed rail services, investing in areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Sittingbourne (ME9-ME10) could yield long-term capital growth. However, investors should be mindful of the competitive market in popular areas like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, where prices may be higher but rental demand is strong.
Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for BR5 1WQ
Estimated yield for property investors
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Yield
The estimated yield for the BR5 1WQ postcode area is %, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in BR5 1WQ?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around BR5 1WQ that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 December 2023 | £633,000 | 4 Woodhurst Avenue, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AR | Terraced | Freehold |
| 09 February 2024 | £660,000 | 101 Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 30 November 2023 | £600,000 | 35 Derwent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 21 December 2022 | £395,000 | Bayheath House, 4 Apartment 3 Fairway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1FG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 July 2022 | £370,000 | Bayheath House, 4 Apartment 17 Fairway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1FG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 July 2022 | £460,000 | Bayheath House, 4 Apartment 18 Fairway, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1FG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £650,000 | 115 Crofton Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1HB | Detached | Freehold |
| 18 December 2023 | £600,000 | 65 St Johns Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 07 March 2024 | £688,000 | 40 Beaumont Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 07 February 2024 | £975,000 | 128 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LF | Detached | Freehold |
| 01 December 2023 | £925,000 | 13 Silverdale Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 18 December 2023 | £815,000 | 16 The Greenway, Orpington, BR5 2AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 29 August 2023 | £355,000 | 90 Kedleston Drive, Orpington, BR5 2DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 30 November 2023 | £430,000 | 50 May Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 01 March 2024 | £360,000 | 8 Tilbury Close, Orpington, BR5 2JR | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23 February 2024 | £360,000 | 25 Longbury Drive, Orpington, BR5 2JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 27 June 2023 | £392,000 | 149 Chipperfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2PZ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13 November 2023 | £400,000 | 44 Leith Hill, Orpington, BR5 2RS | Terraced | Freehold |
| 05 March 2024 | £400,000 | 2 Mickleham Close, Orpington, BR5 2SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £375,000 | 27 Robin Way, Orpington, BR5 3AX | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17 November 2022 | £260,000 | 29 Bannister Gardens, Orpington, BR5 3ER | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 25 April 2018 | £7,867,000 | Halo Business Park Unit 6 Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3FQ | Other | Freehold |
| 24 September 2019 | £46,233,893 | Halo Business Park Unit 6 Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3FQ | Other | Freehold |
| 05 December 2023 | £320,000 | 23 Edmunds Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 08 April 2022 | £325,000 | 123 Star Lane, Orpington, BR5 3LN | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25 March 2022 | £225,000 | 69 Flat 1 Sweeps Lane, Orpington, BR5 3PE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 25 March 2022 | £225,000 | 69 Flat 3 Sweeps Lane, Orpington, BR5 3PE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 25 March 2022 | £225,000 | 69 Flat 4 Sweeps Lane, Orpington, BR5 3PE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 31 March 2022 | £395,000 | 38 Edenbridge Close, Orpington, BR5 3SL | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18 March 2024 | £335,000 | 106 Sandway Road, Orpington, BR5 3TP | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £315,000 | 53 Doveney Close, Orpington, BR5 3WE | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £505,000 | 3 Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 4AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 21 February 2024 | £315,000 | 12 Sanderstead Road, Orpington, BR5 4AE | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25 September 2020 | £315,000 | 29 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, BR5 4BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 01 February 2024 | £535,000 | 39 Mungo Park Way, Orpington, BR5 4EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 30 June 2021 | £2,000,000 | Waldens Manor Waldens Road, Orpington, BR5 4EU | Detached | Freehold |
| 19 November 2021 | £335,000 | 53 Haydens Close, Orpington, BR5 4JE | Terraced | Freehold |
| 01 August 2023 | £177,500 | 72 Bournewood Road, Orpington, BR5 4JL | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 07 March 2024 | £412,000 | 18 Northfield Avenue, Orpington, BR5 4JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 19 February 2024 | £392,000 | 21 Northfield Avenue, Orpington, BR5 4JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 05 February 2024 | £368,000 | 7 Brow Close, Orpington, BR5 4LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 08 September 2023 | £218,000 | 124 Dyke Drive, Orpington, BR5 4LZ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 08 March 2024 | £375,000 | 122 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR5 4PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 13 December 2022 | £250,000 | Bredgar House Flat 5 Westwell Close, Orpington, BR5 4QP | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 09 February 2024 | £195,000 | Hollingbourne Tower 15 Westwell Close, Orpington, BR5 4QU | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around BR5 1WQ during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated
