A232 London, Bromley
1 address across 1 postcode (BR6), about 90 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 20304088.
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Orpington, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broxbourne Gardens, is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 59 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 Knoll Medical Practice, about 360 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 269 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 D (28% of about 1,250 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- WAR MEMORIAL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 286-290 High Street Orpington BR6 0LU, permissioned (210 m)
- Heatherwood 33 Station Road BR6 0RZ, permissioned (280 m)
- Heatherwood 33 Station Road BR6 0RZ, permissioned (280 m)
- Heatherwood, 33 Station Road Orpington, permissioned (290 m)
- 18-44 Homefield Rise Orpington, BR6 ORU, not permissioned (330 m)
- First Floor 50-52 The Walnuts BR6 0TW, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- First Floor, 50-52 The Walnuts, BR6 0TW, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 173-175 High Street Orpington BR6 0LW, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
Groundwater flooding is possible in this postcode: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 59 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 0NQ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Chelsfield 593,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spur Road / Orpington War Memorial | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on The Approach, BR6 | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 31.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knoll Medical Practice | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Farncray LTD | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orpington Dental Care Centre | 50 m |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police Swanley Police Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 177-179 High Street Lloyds Bank | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broxbourne Gardens 3,510 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Broomhill Common 6,960 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,250 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Poverest Recreation Ground 9.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Poverest Allotments Association 3.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Orpington Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 670 m (0.4 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Covet Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Newstead Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Foxbury Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Gumping Common | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Cocksett Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Orpington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orion Blenheim | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Highway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Palace BR6 0NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Quality Fish N Chips & Kebabs BR6 0NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2026 |
| El Lunar BR6 0NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Orpington Conservative Club - Bar BR6 9JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Osbon Pharmacy BR6 0NQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Orpington Liberal Club BR6 0RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Coriander BR6 0NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Xian BR6 0NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco Extra BR6 0NH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Costa BR6 0NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Yo! To Go! BR6 0NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Value Xtra BR6 0NG | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Primo Caffe BR6 0NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Joy Kitchen BR6 0NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Yijia Oriental Supermarket BR6 0NG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Augustus Lane (81); On or near Supermarket (79); On or near Parking Area (51); On or near Orchard Grove (21); On or near Brasted Close (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 27% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: THAMES WATER: Utility asset works, 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Second Home (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BR6 0NB) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 2 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BR6 0NQ: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brasted Close · Augustus Lane · Court Road · Blossom Drive · The Drive · Gravel Pit Way · Orchard Grove · Hill End · Station Road · Berwick Way · The Approach · Elm Grove
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.