A21 London, Bromley
1 address across 1 postcode (BR6), about 150 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 20304094.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, High Elms Country Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Family Surgery, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bromley in 2026-27: Band D £2,140 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,427 | £1,664 | £1,902 | £2,140 | £2,616 | £3,091 | £3,567 | £4,280 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (30% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 79 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 7LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chelsfield 593,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Knockholt 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sevenoaks Road /Green Street Green | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Chelsfield car park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 29.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Family Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stevens Chemist | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Street Green Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Farnborough Service Station Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Elms Country Park 94 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,390 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Farnborough Hill Allotments 3.5 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 98 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is High Elms ice house 130m south of Flint Lodge, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Elms ice house 130m south of Flint Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cocksett Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Ramus Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Cocksett Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Rounds Wood | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Whitelands Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bromley: see them on the Bromley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Highway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak BR6 6BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Bombay Orpington Ltd BR6 6BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Kebab House BR6 6BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Shell - Green Street Green BR6 6BJ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Lilac Lounge Lunch Club @ GSG Baptist Church BR6 6AA | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| New Lucky House BR6 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Queens Head BR6 6BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Coles Family Butchers BR6 6BQ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Kids Nursery - Orpington BR6 6BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Endurance X Nature BR6 6BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Waitrose BR6 6BG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Village Store BR6 6BG | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| Green Chilli Indian Take Way BR6 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Sushi Daily - Waitrose Orpington BR6 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Poppy Fish And Chips BR6 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sevenoaks Road (12); On or near Petrol Station (7); On or near Wellhurst Close (6); On or near Old Hill (5); On or near Coal Post Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BR6 7LP: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wellhurst Close · Kingsley Road · Coal Post Close · Flint Close · Lynne Close · Huron Close · Dowlerville Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.