Our Data Sources
12 River Cottages, Orpington has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 12 River Cottages, Orpington, we estimate a market value of £408,423 and a rental value of £1,959 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £361,746 and £1,735 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 12 River Cottages, Orpington as measuring 83 m2.
That makes it the largest plot in the postcode, where all 11 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
12 River Cottages, Orpington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Mar 2010.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 12 River Cottages, Orpington completed on 15th December 2011 at £198,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 114.6% over the period since December 2011.
- Sold Dec 2011£198,000
- Sold Mar 2007£197,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2014 248 properties similar to 12 River Cottages, Orpington have sold within a radius of 690 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 27th April 2026, was 2 Home Farm Cottages, Sandy Lane, Orpington, BR5 3HZ, a freehold house which sold for £275,000.
Read more about house prices in BR5.
- Sold Apr 2026£275,000 | 3 Bed House2 Home Farm Cottages, Sandy Lane, Orpington, BR5 3HZ2 Home Farm Cottages, Sandy Lane, Orpington, BR5 3HZ
- Sold Apr 2026£370,000 | 2 Bed House1, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH1, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH
- Sold Dec 2025£400,000 | 3 Bed House29, Chalk Pit Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3JH29, Chalk Pit Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3JH
- Sold Sep 2025£416,200 | 2 Bed House6, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH6, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH
- Sold Jul 2025£259,000 | 2 Bed House1 River Cottages, Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HL1 River Cottages, Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HL
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £373,385, ranging from £263,840 to £709,190.
- 5 River Cottages Main Road
2 Bed House | 0 m | Est. Value: £368,665
- 7 River Cottages Main Road
2 Bed House | 0 m | Est. Value: £322,736
- 6 River Cottages Main Road
2 Bed House | 0 m | Est. Value: £322,736
- 4 River Cottages Main Road
2 Bed House | 0 m | Est. Value: £362,697
- 9 River Cottages Main Road
3 Bed House | 0 m | Est. Value: £426,447
Location Comparison
Of the 127 addresses on Main Road, Orpington, BR5, 12 River Cottages, Orpington comes out as the 63rd largest and the 46th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £92k less expensive than the average property across the BR5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School600 m away
- Gray's Farm Primary Academy700 m away
- Leesons Primary School1.0 km away
- Kemnal Technology College1.2 km away
- Chislehurst School for Girls2.7 km away
- Cleeve Park School2.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- St Mary Cray|1.1 km away
- Petts Wood|3.4 km away
- Sidcup|3.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
