Mill Brook Road Orpington, Bromley
19 addresses across 5 postcodes (BR5), about 340 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 20301216.
- Flood: 18 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 C; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 70 m away, and St Pauls Cray Hill Country Park (31 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 41 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crescent Surgery, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,080 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 467 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (52% of about 1,550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St. Mary Cray (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II*
- 40-50, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 87, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 91, HIGH STREET, grade II
- DURLEY HOUSE, grade II
- LIME TREE HOUSE, grade II
- St Mary Cray War Memorial, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 27 January 2027 to 28 January 2027: NETWORK RAIL, Works for Rail Purposes, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 29 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 9 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 October 2026 to 9 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 7 September 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 13 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 10 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 5 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 3TX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | possible |
| BR5 3NW | zone 2 | 8 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| BR5 3NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 4 / 9 | possible |
| BR5 3RD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| BR5 3SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 41 m and 44 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 3NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR5 3NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR5 3RD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BR5 3SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR5 3TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Brook Road St Mary Cray | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park at Rear of Templegate House | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | St Pauls Cray Hill Country Park 31 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m north-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north-east |
| Church of St Paulinus | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Kevington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garland Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Highlands Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Kynaston Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Child's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rush Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 13 |
18 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, 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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 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. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kemnal Technology College | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Midfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion BR5 3NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Family Shopper/Dee's Store BR5 3NJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Village Cafe BR5 3NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Londis Cray Express BR5 3NJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Osbon Pharmacy BR5 3NJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger BR5 3NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Dec 2025 |
| TGF Pizza BR5 3NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Shelly Tots Pre-School BR5 3TU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Langar Aid BR5 3TU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Kings Fish & Chips BR5 3NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Nisa BR5 3NR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Dees Food Centre BR5 3NR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer BR5 3RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Nando's BR5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Costa BR5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 153 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Vehicle crime | 45 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Burglary | 20 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (235); On or near Hearns Road (53); On or near Hythe Close (33); On or near Harbledown Place (27); On or near Penshurst Way (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 10% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 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: NETWORK RAIL: Works for Rail Purposes, 27 January 2027 to 28 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY: Highway repair and maintenance works, 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY: Highway repair and maintenance works, 20 October 2026 to 22 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY: Highway repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY: Highway repair and maintenance works, 9 October 2026 to 13 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BR5 3TX: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- BR5 3NW: 3 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- BR5 3NJ: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
- BR5 3RD: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
- BR5 3SR: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Market Meadow · Hythe Close · Cray View Close · Penshurst Way · Okemore Gardens · Montbretia Close · Millfields Cottages · Station Road · Harbledown Place · Star Lane · Veryan Close · Millfields 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.