Our Data Sources
5 River Cottages, Orpington has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2026.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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 5 River Cottages, Orpington, we estimate a market value of £387,098 and a rental value of £1,847 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £342,859 and £1,635 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 5 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
5 River Cottages, Orpington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Jun 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 5 River Cottages, Orpington completed on 27th May 2016 at £272,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 33.0% over the period since May 2016.
- Sold May 2016£272,000
- Sold Jan 2008£205,000
- Sold Mar 2002£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2014 227 properties similar to 5 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 24th April 2026, was 1, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH, a freehold house which sold for £370,000.
Read more about house prices in BR5.
- Sold Apr 2026£370,000 | 2 Bed House1, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH1, Wesley Close, Orpington, BR5 3HH
- Sold Feb 2026£350,000 | 2 Bed House19, Augustine Road, Orpington, BR5 3JY19, Augustine Road, Orpington, BR5 3JY
- 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 £374,739, ranging from £263,840 to £709,190.
- 12 River Cottages Main Road
3 Bed House | 0 m | Est. Value: £388,974
- 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, 5 River Cottages, Orpington comes out as the 69th largest and the 52nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £112k 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.
