Somerden Road, Orpington
House prices, sold prices and local information for BR5 4HS, BR5 4HT, BR5 4HU.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
32 property sales on Somerden Road, Orpington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £392,667. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £380,918. Average sale prices rose from £318,333 in 2016 to £386,500 in 2026 (+21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 34% below the Orpington average of £593,206 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 97% semi-detached, 3% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Somerden Road range from £300,000 to £475,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 202 streets in Orpington with at least two sales in the last year, Somerden Road ranks 170th for average price.
House prices on Somerden 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 34 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 31 | £380,918 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £375,000 | 25 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Somerden Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 25 Mar 2026 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 12 Mar 2026 | £398,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 5 Dec 2025 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 17 Oct 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 15 Aug 2025 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 68, Somerden Road BR5 4HU | 28 Mar 2025 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 21 Jan 2025 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 27 Jun 2024 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 6 Jun 2024 | £419,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 3 May 2024 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 22 Mar 2024 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 27 Nov 2023 | £372,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Somerden Road BR5 4HU | 12 Sep 2023 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 13 Apr 2023 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 16 Mar 2023 | £408,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 24 May 2022 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 28 Sep 2021 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 21 May 2021 | £389,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 19 Mar 2021 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 21 Jan 2021 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 7 Jan 2021 | £312,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 27 Nov 2020 | £422,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 73, Somerden Road BR5 4HU | 26 Jun 2020 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 24 Mar 2020 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 23 Sep 2019 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 21 May 2019 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Somerden Road BR5 4HU | 24 Apr 2019 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 28 Feb 2019 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Somerden Road BR5 4HT | 6 Jul 2018 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 29 Sep 2017 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 28 Sep 2017 | £379,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 6 May 2016 | £321,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Somerden Road BR5 4HS | 3 May 2016 | £304,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Somerden Road BR5 4HU | 29 Apr 2016 | £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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54, Somerden Road | £372,000 (Nov 2023) → £405,000 (Dec 2025) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 61, Somerden Road | £300,000 (Feb 2019) → £422,500 (Nov 2020) | +41% over 2 yrs |
Buying on Somerden Road?
Schools near Somerden 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 |
| Woodview 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orion Blenheim 196 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Academy Orpington 499 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Manor Oak Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 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 · 31 min walk
- Chelsfield station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Somerden Road (->W) 1 min walk
- Rookesley Road (->N) 1 min walk
- Somerden Road (->E) 1 min walk
- Cockmannings Road (->W) 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 · 0.6 mi - Crescent Surgery
38 Marion Crescent, St. Mary Cray, Orpington · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Carlton Parade · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Orpington Pond Service Station · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Orpington Nugent Park · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Orpington · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Osbon Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Eldred Drive Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Priory Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Bromley Pct · 0.6 mi
- Mfa Dental Practice · 0.9 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Somerden Road
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Somerden 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.
Planning and heritage near Somerden Road
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Somerden Road
Recent planning applications around Somerden Road from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Somerden Road?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Bromley have moved since.
Council tax here
Bromley Band D is £2,140 a year (Band A £1,427). See every band.
Estate agents near Somerden Road
- Alan De Maid 1.0 mi
- Bishop 1.1 mi
- Andrew Reeves Lettings 1.1 mi
- Langford Russell 1.1 mi
- Your Move 1.1 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Somerden Road?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Somerden Road
Nearby streets in BR5
- Crescent Drive£658k
- Oakdene Road£485k
- Petts Wood Road£817k
- Crest View Drive£778k
- Gillmans Road£431k
- Dyke Drive£363k
- Stilwell Close£488k
- Amherst Drive£442k
- Kynaston Road£478k
- Poverest Road£473k
- Doveney Close£312k
- Petersham Drive£381k