Fairoak Close London, Bromley
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300345.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £670,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, G: 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 E; 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 Petts Wood, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Country Park, is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitehouse Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £670,000 | £670,000 | £670,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £367,000 | £320,000 | £414,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £328,000 | £315,000 | £341,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £337,000 | £337,000 | £337,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 1999 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2021 | 1 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £670,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 3 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2014 | 6 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2013 | 7 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £414,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2013 | 4 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2012 | 2 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 5 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £341,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 8 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £337,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2006 | 5 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2002 | 10 BR5 1AW | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 8 BR5 1AW | Semi-detached | £140,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 E (63% of about 670 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.
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, 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 1AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR5 1AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 86 m and 87 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 1AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR5 1AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bickley 738,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chesham Avenue / Woodhurst Avenue Petts Wood | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 Gelneagles Close (A080) Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 31.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehouse Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Palm Dental | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal University Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Little Waitrose Petts Wood, Petts Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Country Park 41 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Petts Wood Recreation Ground 3.4 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,900 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Orpington Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Wood | Wood | 220 m south-west |
| Sparrow Common | Wood | 360 m south |
| Roundabout Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Crofton Heath | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Newstead Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Churchill - Childminder BR5 1BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Coppice Christians BR5 1AQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Diameter Road (7); On or near Hollingworth Road (5); On or near Rolleston Avenue (4); On or near Rolleston Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Rolleston Close · Ember Close · Diameter Road · Hollingworth Road · Felton Close · Rolleston Avenue · Prescott Avenue
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.