Den Close Bromley
20 addresses across 1 postcode (BR3), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301879.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 3, F: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 11% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shortlands, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, and South Hill Wood (4.4 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornerways Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,110,000 | £1,110,000 | £1,110,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £898,000 | £898,000 | £898,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £769,500 | £710,000 | £829,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £550,000 | £450,000 | £580,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £545,000 | £490,000 | £600,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2024 | 7 BR3 6RP | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 1 BR3 6RP | Detached | £1,110,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 6 BR3 6RP | Detached | £1,150,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2019 | 15 BR3 6RP | Detached | £898,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 2 BR3 6RP | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2016 | 10 BR3 6RP | Semi-detached | £829,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2016 | 18 BR3 6RP | Detached | £710,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2012 | 3 BR3 6RP | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 14 BR3 6RP | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2009 | 17 BR3 6RP | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2009 | 6 BR3 6RP | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2009 | 11 BR3 6RP | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2008 | 10 BR3 6RP | Semi-detached | £490,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 6 BR3 6RP | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 8 BR3 6RP | Semi-detached | £575,000 | |
| 23 Aug 1999 | 2 BR3 6RP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jul 1998 | 10 BR3 6RP | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 160 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 (79% of about 560 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)
- 28 Park Hill Road BR2 0LF, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 28 Park Hill Road, BR2 0LF, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Jacanda Lodge North Drive BR3 3XQ, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Jacanda Lodge, North Drive, BR3 3XQ, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At Junction With South Eden Park Road And Bucknall Way Beckenham, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Land At Junction With South Eden Park Road And Bucknall Way Beckenham, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 67 Bromley Road Beckenham BR3 5PA, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 87a Bromley Road BR2 0AA, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 20 addresses are between 60 m and 61 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR3 6RP | 100% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shortlands 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Bromley South 6.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Eden Park 559,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Beckenham Junction Tram Stop | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Den Close Park Langley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 30.5 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornerways Surgery | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Langley Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Monika Sharma Patel And Ujwal Patel | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Shortlands | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,140 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | South Hill Wood 4.4 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,540 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,240 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site, 8.8 km (5.5 miles) north. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Beck (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Cupola Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Crouch Oak Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 20 |
8 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Unicorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Beckenham | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Langley Park School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Langley Park School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cherubs Nursery BR2 0JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Jansondean Care Home BR3 6PJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Kindred Shortlands BR2 0LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hayes Lane (11); On or near Hayes Way (5); On or near Druids Way (5); On or near Waldron Gardens (3); On or near Den Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 60% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
- BR3 6RP: 20 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fyfield Close · Den Road · Waldron Gardens · Druids Way · Scott's Lane · Foxes Dale · Kingswood Avenue · Virginia Close · Whitecroft Close · South Hill Road · Ferguson Close · Hengist Way
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.