Kent Close London, Bromley
29 addresses across 1 postcode (BR6), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300854.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £515,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 10, E: 8).
- 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 Chelsfield, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Family Surgery, about 320 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £535,000 | £525,000 | £698,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £505,000 | £505,000 | £505,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £481,750 | £400,000 | £563,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £467,500 | £467,500 | £467,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £434,000 | £430,000 | £438,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £318,000 | £270,000 | £375,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £265,000 | £200,000 | £280,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £275,000 | £250,000 | £305,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 25 BR6 7HD | Terraced | £515,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | 3 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £535,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2023 | 15 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £698,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2023 | 19 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £525,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2022 | 27 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £505,000 | |
| 12 May 2021 | 11A BR6 7HD | Terraced | £563,500 | |
| 18 Jan 2021 | 1 BR6 7HD | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 1 May 2020 | 9 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £465,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2019 | 12 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £467,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2016 | 4 BR6 7HD | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2014 | 14 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £438,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2014 | 7 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 33 BR6 7HD | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2012 | 11 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £318,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2012 | 2 BR6 7HD | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2012 | 7 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 1 BR6 7HD | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2011 | 16 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2011 | 21 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 11A BR6 7HD | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2006 | 11 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 20 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 31 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 15 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 2 BR6 7HD | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 16 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 14 May 2003 | 9 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | 20 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 11 May 2001 | 15 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2000 | 10 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £184,500 | |
| 18 Feb 1999 | 8 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1998 | 6 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 5 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 2 BR6 7HD | Detached | £110,500 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 8 BR6 7HD | Semi-detached | £103,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); House, detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (14); 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 (30% of about 660 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 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 29 addresses are between 84 m and 95 m above sea level (90 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 7HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chelsfield 593,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Knockholt 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farnborough Hill /Bus Garage Green Street Green | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Chelsfield car park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 29.8 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Family Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stevens Chemist | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Street Green Dental Practice | 320 m |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farnborough Service Station Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 4.3 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | High Elms Country Park 94 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,390 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glentrammon Recreation Ground 5.9 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Farnborough Hill Allotments 3.5 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 98 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is High Elms ice house 130m south of Flint Lodge, a scheduled monument, 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Elms ice house 130m south of Flint Lodge | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Giles the Abbot | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Orpington Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Holwood Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ramus Wood | Wood | 190 m south |
| Cocksett Hill | Hill | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Cocksett Plantation | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Woodpiece | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church Field Plantation | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 29 |
20 of the street's 29 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newstead Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| The Highway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Darrick Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Stevens - Childminder BR6 7HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Cleave Express BR6 7HB | Retailers - other | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Belmondo Coffee BR6 6DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Lucky Store BR6 6DD | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Stevens Chemist BR6 6BG | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Poppy Cafe BR6 6BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Poppy Fish And Chips BR6 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Waitrose BR6 6BG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Village Store BR6 6BG | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| Green Chilli Indian Take Way BR6 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Sushi Daily - Waitrose Orpington BR6 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Endurance X Nature BR6 6BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Coles Family Butchers BR6 6BQ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Kids Nursery - Orpington BR6 6BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Queens Head BR6 6BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brittenden Close (8); On or near Bus/Coach Station (6); On or near Cleave Avenue (5); On or near Kent Close (5); On or near Wardens Field Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Lindsey Stevens - Childminder (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, BR6 7HB) newly listed: Exempt found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BR6 7HD: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Cleave Avenue · Beechwood Avenue · Cocksett Avenue · Wardens Field Close · Brittenden Close · Ramus Wood Avenue · Winnipeg Drive · Old Hill · Superior Drive · Huron Close · Hudson Gardens · Manitoba Gardens
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.