Babbacombe Road Bromley
30 addresses across 1 postcode (BR1), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20303005.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6, E: 7, F: 1).
- 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 C; 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 Bromley North, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, College Green, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sundridge Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (11); 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
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 C (38% of about 640 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent to Bromley North Station, Tweedy Road, Bromley, BR1, not permissioned (220 m)
- 8 Rodway Road BR1 3JL, permissioned (260 m)
- 33 Hammelton Road BR1 3PZ, permissioned (300 m)
- 33 Hammelton Road BR1 3PZ, permissioned (300 m)
- Opportunity Site B Corner of Tweedy Road/London Road, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Adjacent To Bromley College London Road Bromley, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Opportunity Site C Old Town Hall 30 Tweedy Road BR1 3FE, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Opportunity Site C, Old Town Hall, 30 Tweedy Road, BR1 3FE, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: BT, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 26 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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.
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 30 addresses are between 65 m and 67 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR1 3PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley North 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Sundridge Park 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | |
| Shortlands 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morgan Road Plaistow | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sundridge Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K J Brophy Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Green 6,960 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Church House Gardens 5.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Meadow Pleasure Ground 3.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,910 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Quernmore Secondary School, a listed building (Grade II*), 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quernmore Secondary School | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bromley College | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Gateway at Bromley College | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Sundridge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Grove Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Garden Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| High Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Rockpit Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Elmstead Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Ravens Bourne (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 30 |
2 of the street's 30 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orion Scotts Park | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnt Ash Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teds Tasties BR1 3PH | Other catering premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Hamilton House BR1 3PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Bromley Food & Wine BR1 3PE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Bombay 2 Bromley BR1 3PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Munchicken BR1 3PE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ems Bakes BR1 3NT | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Sapore Vero / Peppe’s Pinsa BR1 3PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Grillery Fish Bar BR1 3PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Avis Hotel BR1 3JP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Bryony's Bakehouse BR1 3QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| White Horse BR1 3JX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Clean Slate Project BR1 3RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Betty's BR1 3PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| The Lavender House BR1 3PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Long House BR1 3PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (30); On or near Glebe Road (21); On or near Station Road (18); On or near College Road (11); On or near High Tor Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- BR1 3PJ: 30 addresses
Nearby streets
Crescent Road · Ronalds Road · Aldermary Road · Babbacombe Road · Coppergate Close · Cambridge Road · High Tor Close · Glebe Road · Apollo Avenue · Morgan Road · College Road · Station 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.