Centre Common Road Chislehurst, Bromley
7 addresses across 4 postcodes (BR7), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 20302325.
- Flood: 2 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 G; 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 Chislehurst, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Chislehurst Common, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Chislehurst Partnership, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (34% of about 1,400 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Chislehurst (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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: yes, Bromley.
Listed buildings
- 22, ASHFIELD LANE, grade II
- 24, ASHFIELD LANE, grade II
- Chislehurst War Memorial, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 15 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 11 August 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR7 6LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| BR7 6NR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| BR7 5PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| BR7 5PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 90 m and 96 m above sea level (94 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR7 5PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR7 5PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR7 6LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR7 6NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chislehurst 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Elmstead Woods 927,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bickley 738,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centre Common Road /War Memorial Chislehurst | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Chislehurst Partnership | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pond Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chislehurst Common 35 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Scadbury Park 133 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,590 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 168 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Chesil House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Camden Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Parish Church the Annunciation of Blessed Virgin Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Sundridge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Grove Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Pond | Lake or reservoir | 250 m north |
| Pickend Pond | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bansome Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Icehouse Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Holbrook Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Fairy Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | 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 |
| Orion Coopers | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orion Mead Road | Primary | 4–7 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chislehurst School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edgebury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Montbelle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bullers Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Express BR7 5PG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| The Green Batch BR7 6NR | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pakhara Spice BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cockpit BR7 6NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Gurkha Spice BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Fish Union Chislehurst BR7 6NR | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Walnuts BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Otto Pizzeria BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Due Amici Nos 10 & 11 Royal Par BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Quattordici BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Bengal Lancer BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Melk Coffee Company BR7 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cedarmore Housing Association BR7 5PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| The Lah Project BR7 6NT | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park/Open Space (3); On or near Centre Common Road (2); On or near Ashfield Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY: Highway repair and maintenance works, 15 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pakhara Spice (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BR7 6NR) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BR7 6LQ: 3 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- BR7 6NR: 2 addresses of 56 in the postcode
- BR7 5PG: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
- BR7 5PQ: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Row · Bromley Lane · Ashfield Lane · Royal Parade Mews · Church Row Mews · Roehampton Drive · Royal Parade · Church Row · Church Row · Marlowe Close · Prince Imperial Road · Green Lane
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.