Area guide — BR6
Moving to Orpington
Homes in Orpington sold for an average of £645,000 over the last 12 months, around 8% below the wider London average. End-of-the-line value with green belt beyond: interwar semis, big gardens, and one of the country's most sought-after grammar schools in St Olave's. A typical purchase takes 11–15 weeks and costs around £26,100 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 11–15 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 0.9% on the year, from 505 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £286,500 | |
| Terraced | £479,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £610,500 | |
| Detached | £969,500 |
Detached houses account for 30% of sales — a wide top end that lifts the headline average.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Orpington a good place to buy?
Prices rose 0.9% over the last 12 months, across 505 recorded sales. End-of-the-line value with green belt beyond: interwar semis, big gardens, and one of the country's most sought-after grammar schools in St Olave's.
What do homes cost in Orpington?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £645,000 — around 8% below the wider London average. Flats average £286,500, terraced houses average £479,000, semis average £610,500, detached homes average £969,500.
What are moving costs in Orpington?
Buying an average-priced £645,000 home typically costs around £26,100 on top of the price — roughly £22,250 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Orpington?
A typical purchase runs 11–15 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.