Meath Close Orpington, Bromley
27 addresses across 1 postcode (BR5), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301210.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 3).
- 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 380 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fordcroft, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crescent Surgery, about 170 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £172,500 | £166,500 | £178,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £155,000 | £150,000 | £160,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £168,765 | £168,765 | £168,765 |
| 2004 | 4 | £158,750 | £150,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2023 | 25 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2020 | 20 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 19 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 11 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2014 | 3 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 15 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2012 | 20 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | 19 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £178,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 16 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £166,500 | |
| 21 Sep 2007 | 3 BR5 2HF | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2006 | 7 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2006 | 15 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2005 | 21 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £168,765 | |
| 21 Dec 2004 | 20 BR5 2HF | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 18 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 11 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2004 | 8 BR5 2HF | Terraced | £152,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 10 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £147,500 | |
| 9 May 2003 | 18 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 7 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2002 | 19 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 25 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 24 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 22 Dec 1998 | 11 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 18 Oct 1996 | 26 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 31 Oct 1995 | 21 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £49,950 | |
| 3 Mar 1995 | 21 BR5 2HF | Semi-detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 (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
Finished in the last three months
- 16 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Permanent reinstatement, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 1 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 28 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 25 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 23 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 23 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 27 addresses are between 50 m and 54 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 2HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 380 m |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sidmouth Road Poverest | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park at Rear of Templegate House | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.8 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orpington Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fordcroft 1,320 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Riverside Gardens 5.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Road Allotments Association 1.9 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington, a scheduled monument, 330 m south. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 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 | 330 m south |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Covet Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Kynaston Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Highlands Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 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 Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Harris Academy Orpington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berils Cafe BR5 2HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs Orpington BR5 2HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Simla Balti House BR5 2HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Beijing Express BR5 2DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Orpington Pharmacy BR5 2DD | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Nisa BR5 2DD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery BR5 2DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| The Greek Way BR5 2DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Issy's Mobile Food Bar BR5 3QB | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| PS Quick Stop Convenience & Off Licence BR5 2DD | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Premier Convenience Store BR5 2DD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2025 |
| T’s World Foods BR5 3QB | Importers/Exporters | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Lunchies /Big Daddy's Kitchen BR5 2DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Sayuri Tea London - Mango Storage BR5 3FQ | Importers/Exporters | 240 m | Exempt | |
| JARA Honey UK - Mango Storage BR5 3FQ | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meath Close (35); On or near Marion Crescent (13); On or near Hood Avenue (9); On or near Sidmouth Road (8); On or near May Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Permanent reinstatement, 16 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY: Highway repair and maintenance works, 1 October 2026 to 5 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- 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
- BR5 2HF: 27 addresses
Nearby streets
Cray Valley Road · Lynton Avenue · Sidmouth Road · Hood Avenue · May Avenue · Lynmouth Rise · Stanley Way · Priorsford Avenue · Faraday Way · Trentham Drive · Marion Crescent · Amherst Close
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.