Goldsmith Close Biggin Hill, Bromley
9 addresses across 1 postcode (TN16), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20304205.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, 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 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 Oxted, about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Downe Camp, is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 194 to 195 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stock Hill Surgery, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 2009 (6); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (41% 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)
- 156 - 158 Main Road Biggin Hill TN16 3BA, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 136 Main Road Biggin Hill TN16 3BA, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of Former 41 Sunningvale Avenue Sunningvale Close TN16 3BX, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Site of Former 41 Sunningvale Avenue, Sunningvale Close, TN16 3BX, 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 31 October 2026.
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.
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 9 addresses are between 194 m and 195 m above sea level (194 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN16 3FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxted 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Chelsfield 593,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Woldingham 349,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Road / Old Tye Avenue Aperfield | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Whyteleafe South - Main Road | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stock Hill Surgery | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bromley Pct | 330 m |
| Hospital | Princess Royal University Hospital | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Raf Cranwell | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Downe Camp 4.8 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,760 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 350 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Down House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Down House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Jugg Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Strakes Shaw | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Parsons Shaw | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Leasons Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Limehouse Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Charles Darwin School | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cudham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oaklands Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Toasty TN16 3AU | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Honeys Nursery And Stingers Kids Club TN16 3LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Honeys Nursery TN16 3JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hazel Homes For Autism TN16 3JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Biggin Hill Fish & Chips TN16 3BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Jacobs Ladder Butchery TN16 3BA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill TN16 3BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Biggin Hill News and Post Office TN16 3BA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Wave Pilates TN16 3BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spitfire Cafe TN16 3BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza TN16 3BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Jade Garden TN16 3BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| The Original Factory Shop TN16 3BA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Tesco Express TN16 3BB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Costa TN16 3BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Goldsmith Close (10); On or near Village Green Avenue (5); On or near Juniper Close (5); On or near Nelson Close (4); On or near Old Tye Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 Tasty Toasty (mobile caterer, TN16 3AU) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TN16 3FD: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Juniper Close · Nelson Close · Church Road · Malan Close · Hawker Close · Allenby Road · Old Tye Avenue · Haig Road · The Ridings · Village Green Avenue · Village Green Way · Homeland Place
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.