Forstal Close Bromley
11 addresses across 1 postcode (BR2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300373.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £605,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 10 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 Bromley South, about 390 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Church House Gardens, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dysart Surgery, about 320 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 146 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £605,000 | £590,000 | £620,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £368,500 | £360,000 | £377,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £222,000 | £222,000 | £222,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 |
| 1997 | 1 | £86,950 | £86,950 | £86,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 10 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £590,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 4 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £620,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 1 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £530,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 10 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £377,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 9 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2011 | 4 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2009 | 8 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2007 | 2 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £267,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2005 | 3 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | 8 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £222,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 7 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 2 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 8 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £159,995 | |
| 9 Jun 1997 | 3 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £86,950 | |
| 20 Jul 1995 | 8 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 4 BR2 0XR | Semi-detached | £88,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (48% of about 850 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)
- West of Bromley High Street and Land at Bromley South, BR1/BR2, not permissioned (260 m)
- 44 Westmoreland Road Bromley BR2 0QS, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- H G Wells Centre St Marks Road BR2 9HG, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- H G Wells Centre St Marks Road BR2 9HG, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Sandford Road BR2 9AL, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Sandford Road, BR2 9AL, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- The Hill Car Park & Adjacent Lands,BR2 0DA, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 7 Beckenham Lane BR2 0DA, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 10 homes the Environment Agency counts, 10 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 42 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR2 0XR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley South 6.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 390 m |
| Bromley North 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Shortlands 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ringers Road Bromley | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12 km (7.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 31.3 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dysart Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest All Smiles Dental Care | 320 m |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church House Gardens 5.4 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,890 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bromley War Memorial, St Martin's Hill, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m (0.3 miles) north. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley War Memorial, St Martin's Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Gateway at Bromley College | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Bromley College | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Sundridge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| South Hill Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Fisher's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Cupola Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Scrogginhall Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| The Beck (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 8 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 200 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orion Ravensbourne | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoque BR1 1HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Vue Cinema BR2 9UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Nando's BR2 9UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bromley Meat & Co BR1 1EG | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Sushi Co BR1 1EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza Express BR2 9UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Da Raffaele Bistro BR1 1EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Gail's BR1 1EY | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Pret A Manger BR1 1EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Premier Inn / Thyme Restaurant BR2 9UY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Boots BR1 1JY | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| KFC BR1 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Rita's Bakery BR1 1HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Sports Direct.Com BR1 1JY | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Admiral Casino BR1 1EY | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ringer'S Road (70); On or near Ethelbert Road (19); On or near Cheveney Walk (18); On or near Ravensbourne Road (10); On or near Queen Anne Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings Alti Gusti Bromley (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BR1 1DS) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BR2 0XR: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marina Close · Cheveney Walk · Ridley Road · Gwydyr Road · Ethelbert Road · Ravensbourne Road · Ringer's Road · Bromley Crescent · Ludlow Close · Ethelbert Close · Queen Anne Avenue · Newbury 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.