Corn Mill Drive Orpington, Bromley
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR6), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301070.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £850,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- 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 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 Orpington, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broomhill Common, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ballater Surgery, about 230 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £412,500 | £412,500 | £412,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £289,000 | £280,000 | £298,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2021 | 4 BR6 0TB | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2008 | 4 BR6 0TB | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2003 | 1 BR6 0TB | Detached | £412,500 | |
| 29 Sep 1999 | 1 BR6 0TB | Detached | £298,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | 4 BR6 0TB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 2 BR6 0TB | Semi-detached | £141,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 181 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 G (32% of about 710 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)
- 100 High Street Orpington BR6 0JY, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Barn Hawe Church Hill Orpington BR6 0HE, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- First Floor 155-159 High Street Orpington, BR6 0LN, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- First Floor 155-159 High Street Orpington BR6 0LN, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 173-175 High Street Orpington BR6 0LW, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- First Floor 50-52 The Walnuts BR6 0TW, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- First Floor, 50-52 The Walnuts, BR6 0TW, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 286-290 High Street Orpington BR6 0LU, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 11 September 2026: BT, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 1 of these postcodes: 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 0TB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR6 0EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 73 m and 76 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 0EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR6 0TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mountview Road Broom Hill | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park at Rear of Templegate House | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ballater Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mfa Dental Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Swanley - High Street Pfs | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broomhill Common 6,960 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Priory Gardens 5.2 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,170 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poverest Recreation Ground 9.7 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poverest Allotments Association 3.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Priory, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Orpington Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Covet Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Gumping Common | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Roundabout Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Newstead Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Orpington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 Blenheim | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers BR6 0DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2025 |
| Lotus House BR6 0JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 1727 Vybes BR6 0JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| White Hart BR6 0JY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Krishna's Superstore BR6 0JR | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Aces Express - No. 138 BR6 0JS | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Sun Moon Lake BR6 0JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| SS Food & Wine BR6 0JS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crispy Cod BR6 0JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Smacks Hamburgers - Orpington BR6 0JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Swell Cafe BR6 0JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| KFC BR6 0JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Triumphant Church International BR6 0DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Indiya BR6 0JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Convenience First BR6 0DG | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Deakins Terrace (9); On or near New Road (6); On or near Somerset Road (6); On or near Wiltshire Road (3); On or near Novar Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 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) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Novar Close · Irene Road · Sandy Lane · Wiltshire Road · Lamorna Close · Devonshire Road · Cyril Road · Nursery Close · New Road · Sequoia Gardens · Broomhill Road · Somerset 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.