Doves Close London, Bromley
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR2), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300320.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £535,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 9 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hayes (Kent), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Farnborough Common (2.8 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southborough Lane Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £497,500 | £497,500 | £497,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £507,500 | £470,000 | £545,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £248,500 | £248,500 | £248,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £317,500 | £275,000 | £360,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £161,000 | £128,500 | £193,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2022 | 6 BR2 8PJ | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2021 | 10 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £520,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2020 | 12 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £497,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2018 | 9 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £415,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 4 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £470,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2016 | 7 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £545,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2006 | 11 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £248,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 4 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 1 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 14 Oct 1999 | 7 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £193,500 | |
| 29 Apr 1999 | 2 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £128,500 | |
| 5 Jun 1996 | 1 BR2 8PJ | Semi-detached | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 D (35% of about 780 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
- 76, GRAVEL ROAD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hasells Nursery Jackson Road BR2 8NS, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Hasells Nursery, Jackson Road, BR2 8NS, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Bromley Common Liveries Cameron Buildings Bromley Common Bromley BR2 8HA, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Bromley Common Liveries Cameron Buildings Bromley Common Bromley BR2 8HA, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 August 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 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, 9 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: of the 25 homes the Environment Agency counts, 9 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR2 8PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR2 8PH | not in 2 or 3 | 9 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 80 m and 82 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR2 8PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR2 8PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hayes (Kent) 940,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bickley 738,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakley Road / The Limes Keston Mark | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Wellbrook Road | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 29.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Southborough Lane Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Gordon Davie Chemist | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Dental Practice Bromley | 380 m |
| Hospital | Princess Royal University Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thresher Shop Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,130 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Farnborough Common 2.8 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollydale Recreation Grounds 2.7 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,300 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Camp on Keston Common, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camp on Keston Common | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Holwood camp | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Holwood Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knowlehill Wood | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Barnet Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Knowl Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Rookery Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Furze Bottom | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens Wood School | Secondary | 11–19 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Keston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hayes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| London South East Colleges | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Darrick Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Doves Limited BR2 8HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Bird In The Hand BR2 8PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Seafood BR2 8PF | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Holmesdale Football Club BR2 8HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse BR2 8NJ | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Shell BR2 8NJ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Yasmin Tandoori BR2 8NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Kingdom Kebab House BR2 8NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| The Times BR2 8NQ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Threshers BR2 8NH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash BR2 8NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| McDonalds BR2 8NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| The Grove Sports Club BR2 8HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove BR2 8HQ | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beverley Road (9); On or near Barnet Drive (8); On or near Gravel Road (7); On or near Oakley Road (6); On or near Briar Wood Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Cross Road · The Limes · Beverley Road · Barnet Drive · Weald Close · Briar Wood Close · Langham Close · Cherry Orchard Road · Gravel Road · Cedar Close · Knowle Road · Trinity Close
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.