Lagoon Road Orpington, Bromley
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR5), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301178.
- Flood: 5 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 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Gardens, is about 210 m 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 44 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 25 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crescent Surgery, about 380 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 241 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | UNIT 1A BR5 3QX | Other | £12,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Sep 2014 | UNIT 2 BR5 3QX | Other | £730,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (49% of about 820 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 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: no home is in an area at risk.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 2 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 3QX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 0 | possible |
| BR5 3QF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 44 m and 45 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 3QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR5 3QX | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanley Way Derry Downs | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 12 km (7.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park at Rear of Templegate House | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orpington Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Orpington | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Gardens 5.5 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Road Allotments Association 1.9 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington, a scheduled monument, 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Kevington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kynaston Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Covet Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Highlands Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 32 |
25 of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 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) |
| Harris Academy Orpington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinkster BR5 3QF | Distributors/Transporters | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Air Jump (Southern) BR5 3QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Muscleworks Gym BR5 3QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Fit Fuel Ltd BR5 3QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Issy's Mobile Food Bar BR5 3QB | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Sayuri Tea London - Mango Storage BR5 3FQ | Importers/Exporters | 170 m | Exempt | |
| JARA Honey UK - Mango Storage BR5 3FQ | Distributors/Transporters | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| T’s World Foods BR5 3QB | Importers/Exporters | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer BR5 3RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Nando's BR5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Costa BR5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Pret A Manger BR5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Waterstones BR5 3RP | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| BredShed BR5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Card Factory BR5 3RP | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 105 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (135); On or near High Street (44); On or near Sarre Road (31); On or near May Avenue (8); On or near A224 (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 29% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Live Team (mobile caterer, BR5 3QT) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Stanley Way · Sarre Road · May Avenue · Elizabeth Way · Copper Beech Close · Lynton Avenue · Oast House Way · Rookery Gardens · Ridge Place · Cherry Orchard Close · High Street · Hood 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.