Rookesley Road, Orpington
House prices, sold prices and local information for BR5 4HJ, BR5 4HL.
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At a glance
26 property sales on Rookesley Road, Orpington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £511,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £413,190. Average sale prices rose from £383,333 in 2017 to £511,000 in 2026 (+33%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 14% below the Orpington average of £593,206 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 81% semi-detached, 12% detached, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Rookesley Road range from £322,500 to £560,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 202 streets in Orpington with at least two sales in the last year, Rookesley Road ranks 103rd for average price.
House prices on Rookesley Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BR5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 28 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 21 | £413,190 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £401,667 | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Terraced | 2 | £445,000 | 7 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Rookesley Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 7 Aug 2026 | £462,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 13 Apr 2026 | £560,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 22 Aug 2025 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Rookesley Road BR5 4HL | 5 Jun 2025 | £444,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 31 Mar 2025 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 27 Mar 2025 | £417,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 13 Jan 2025 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 6 Dec 2024 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 4 Jan 2024 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 74, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 19 Dec 2022 | £483,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 24 Jun 2022 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 5 Nov 2021 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 31 Aug 2021 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 29 Mar 2021 | £428,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 3 Mar 2021 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Rookesley Road BR5 4HL | 19 Nov 2020 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 23 Jan 2020 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 27 Sep 2019 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 18 Feb 2019 | £368,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 14 Dec 2018 | £338,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 68, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 30 Nov 2018 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 5 Nov 2018 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 9 Mar 2018 | £322,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 28 Feb 2018 | £424,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Rookesley Road BR5 4HL | 4 Dec 2017 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 19 Sep 2017 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 76, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 20 Jun 2017 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 80, Rookesley Road BR5 4HJ | 1 Mar 2017 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 66, Rookesley Road | £428,000 (Mar 2021) → £462,000 (Aug 2026) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 4, Rookesley Road | £322,500 (Mar 2018) → £510,000 (Mar 2025) | +58% over 7 yrs |
| 80, Rookesley Road | £330,000 (Mar 2017) → £350,000 (Sep 2019) → £420,000 (Jun 2022) → £417,500 (Mar 2025) | +27% over 8 yrs |
| 30, Rookesley Road | £338,000 (Dec 2018) → £415,000 (Jan 2025) | +23% over 6 yrs |
| 24, Rookesley Road | £290,000 (Mar 2021) → £520,000 (Nov 2021) | +79% over under a year |
| 15, Rookesley Road | £380,000 (Dec 2017) → £385,000 (Nov 2020) | +1% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Rookesley Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Primary School 202 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington 269 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woodview 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Orion Blenheim 196 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Harris Academy Orpington 499 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Manor Oak Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bromley Beacon Academy 186 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 7–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- St Mary Cray station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Orpington station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Chelsfield station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rookesley Road (->N) 1 min walk
- Somerden Road (->W) 1 min walk
- Rookesley Road (->S) 2 min walk
- Somerden Road (->E) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Derry Downs Surgery
29 Derry Downs, St. Mary Cray, Orpington · 0.4 mi - St Mary Cray Practice
322 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington · 0.5 mi - Gillmans Road Surgery
1 Gillmans Road, Orpington · 0.5 mi - Crescent Surgery
38 Marion Crescent, St. Mary Cray, Orpington · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Carlton Parade · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Orpington Pond Service Station · 0.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Orpington · 0.9 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Orpington · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Eldred Drive Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Osbon Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Priory Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Bromley Pct · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Mfa Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 552 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,241 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bromley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Rookesley Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bromley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 76.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Bromley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.6% | 48.3% |
| No religion | 31% | 37.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bromley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.5% | 20.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bromley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 42.8% |
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 13.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Bromley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 53.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bromley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.8% | 46.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.8% | 22.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.4% | 22.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10% | 7.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bromley.
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