Side-by-side comparison of BR1 Bromley and BR6 Orpington covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BR1 is the more affordable option at £440,000 median vs £570,000 in BR6. BR6 has lower recorded crime (3,764 vs 7,744 offences over 13 months). BR6 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BR1 Bromley | BR6 Orpington |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £440,000 | £570,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,140 | £2,140 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 7,744 | 3,764 |
| Outstanding Schools | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 60.2 | 72.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.2 | 92.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.