Area guide · Greater-london

Locksbottom, Greater-london

has 642 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 66 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £311,867 across 8,568 recent sales. Prices here are up 1.2% year-on-year.

642Homes

£311,867+1.2%Median price

66Avg EPC score

44Median age

2,283Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
2,283
Households
855
Median age
43.7

Age bands

65+ 22%0-15 18%16-24 11%25-44 21%45-64 28%

Ethnicity

Asian 14%Black 3%Mixed 4%Other 2%White 77%

Who lives in Locksbottom?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 29%Semi 12%Detached 53%Terraced 6%

Build age

1900 1944 27%1945 1999 56%2000 Plus 18%

Energy efficiency · avg score 66

12%

32%

38%

18%

Tenure

Owned 84%Social 4%Private Rent 13%

What are the homes like in Locksbottom?

Market

Median price
£311,867▲
Avg price
£426,540
Sales
8,568
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Locksbottom?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 10)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Locksbottom a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
544▲

By crime type

Other Theft 8%Shoplifting 20%Public Order 10%Anti-Social Behaviour 10%Criminal Damage And Arson 8%Violence And Sexual Offences 44%

How safe is Locksbottom?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
65.8%
Ultrafast broadband
65.8%
Superfast broadband
93%
5G coverage
92.3%
Bus stops
7
Buses / day
8
EV chargers
243

Nearest rail station: Orpington Rail Station (2.18 km)

What's transport like in Locksbottom?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
34.2 m
Air NO₂
11.4571 µg/m³
Air PM
7.2418 µg/m³
Road noise
70.0-74.9

Designations

Ancient Woodland
Green Belt
Aqma

Nearest bathing water: The Serpentine - Hyde Park — rated Sufficient (21.89 km)

What's the environment like in Locksbottom?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Locksbottom flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
1

Designations

Archaeological Priority Area

Listed buildings

327-331 Crofton Road · Grade II

What's the heritage in Locksbottom?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
0
Childcare providers
0

Nearest hospital: Princess Royal University Hospital (0.31 km)

What schools are in Locksbottom?

About

About property data in Locksbottom

The population here is approximately 2,283, with a median age of 44. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 1 listed building. There were 544 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 41.5% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 10. This area covers 26 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Locksbottom?

The average house price in Locksbottom is £311,867, based on 8,568 recent sales. Prices are up 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Locksbottom a good place to live?

Locksbottom is in the 10th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Locksbottom in a flood zone?

Locksbottom is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Locksbottom?

There were 544 recorded crimes in Locksbottom in the last 12 months, up 41.5% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Locksbottom?

The average EPC score in Locksbottom is 66, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).