Heath Close Orpington, Bromley
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301154.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £430,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 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 St Mary Cray, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Gardens, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Derry Downs Surgery, about 290 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £101,500 | £100,500 | £102,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | 7 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2017 | 7 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 1 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £307,500 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 1 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £307,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2011 | 3 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2005 | 6 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £196,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 8 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2000 | 2 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 6 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £102,500 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 5 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £100,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 4 BR5 4JG | Semi-detached | £66,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 D (61% of about 590 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)
- Zodiac House, 163, London Road: up to 115 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 100 High Street Orpington BR6 0JY, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Barn Hawe Church Hill Orpington BR6 0HE, permissioned (930 m (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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 61 m and 62 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 4JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR5 4JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northfield Avenue Orpington Derry Downs | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park at Rear of Templegate House | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Derry Downs Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police Swanley Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Carlton Parade | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Gardens 3.1 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Riverside Gardens 5.5 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,980 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grassmeade Recreation Ground 6.1 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Road Allotments Association 1.9 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Priory Gardens, Orpington, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Kevington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kynaston Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Covet Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Griff's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Orpington | Secondary | 11–18 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orion Blenheim | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree BR5 4AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Osbon Phatmacy BR5 4AW | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Build A Bap BR5 4AE | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Welcome BR5 4AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Aug 2026 |
| The Croft Tearoom BR5 4AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Ravraj Ltd BR5 4AR | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Mar 2026 |
| The Taj BR6 0JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Priory Pharmacy BR6 0JB | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Carlton Cafe BR6 0JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bournewood Road (14); On or near Anglesea Road (9); On or near Stanton Close (7); On or near Heath Close (4); On or near Chelsfield Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
Sussex Road · Derry Downs · Haydens Close · Boswell Close · Northfield Avenue · Edmund Road · Meldrum Close · Audley Walk · Killewarren Way · Finucane Drive · Bournewood Road · Finucane Drive
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.