Millfields Close Orpington, Bromley
53 addresses across 1 postcode (BR5), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20301217.
15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale. 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 20, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray, about 360 m away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Riverside Gardens (5.5 hectares) is about 450 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 43 to 49 m above sea level. 19 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Crescent Surgery, about 750 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km. About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £202,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £129,750 | £120,000 | £139,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £69,995 | £69,995 | £69,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2009 | 18 BR5 2LQ | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 31 May 2008 | 30 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2007 | 6 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2007 | 27 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2007 | 11 BR5 2LQ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2006 | 46 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 11 May 2005 | 46 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 30 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2003 | 20 BR5 2LQ | Terraced | £139,500 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 6 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 13 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2000 | 13 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 22 Sep 1999 | 3 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 2 May 1997 | 6 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £69,995 | |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 13 BR5 2LQ | Semi-detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1930-1949 (16); 1950-1966 (12); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (9).
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 C (41% of about 710 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 this postcode: 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 43 m and 49 m above sea level (47 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5 2LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 48 within 800 m; nearest Station Approach / St Mary Cray | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 4.6 km |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 11.4 km |
| Car parks | Car Park at Rear of Templegate House | 2.1 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.8 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Crescent Surgery | 750 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 2.7 km |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 3.4 km |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Riverside Gardens 5.5 ha | 450 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 550 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 750 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 450 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m east. 16 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m east |
| Church of St Paulinus | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m north-east |
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 880 m south |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km south |
| Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garland Hill | Hill | 1.2 km north-east |
| Highlands Wood | Wood | 1.4 km east |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.6 km south-east |
| Covet Wood | Wood | 1.7 km south-west |
| Kynaston Wood | Wood | 1.7 km south-east |
| Rush Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 53 |
19 of the street's 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m | 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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m | No published inspection |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| St Philomena's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Midfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kemnal Technology College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee BR5 3SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Aldi Stores BR5 3SG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Bromley Borough Foodbank – St Mary Cray Centre BR5 2LJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Blazing Chicken BR5 2LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Fholar African Foods Ltd BR5 2LJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Twinz Bakery BR5 2LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Island Fish And Chips BR5 2LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Nisa Local BR5 2LJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Cafe Express BR5 2LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| House Of Jollof/ Kerbside Kitchen/ O' Deserts Drinks & Wraps BR5 3QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Go Bagel BR5 3QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Amazon UK Services Ltd BR5 3AA | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pink Olives BR5 2PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| TGF Pizza BR5 3NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| The Pavilion BR5 3NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (54); On or near Hyde Drive (43); On or near Homefield Close (18); On or near Meadow View (13); On or near Millfields Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 28% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- BR5 2LQ: 53 addresses of 54 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Millfields Cottages · Station Road · Station Approach · Homefield Close · Meadow View · Greenleigh Avenue · Hyde Drive · Mill Brook Road · Murray Road · Scarlet Close · Oast House Way · Market Meadow
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.