Pound Close London, Bromley
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR6), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300569.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £982,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- 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 Orpington, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Darrick Common (3.0 hectares) is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 108 to 110 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Summercroft Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £982,500 | £982,500 | £982,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £825,000 | £825,000 | £825,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £249,500 | £249,500 | £249,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £404,500 | £330,000 | £479,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2021 | 1 BR6 8AL | Detached | £982,500 | |
| 28 Jun 2018 | 7 BR6 8AL | Semi-detached | £825,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2008 | 5 BR6 8AL | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 14 May 2007 | 3 BR6 8AL | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 2 BR6 8AL | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2003 | 7 BR6 8AL | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2003 | 4 BR6 8AL | Detached | £479,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2002 | 1 BR6 8AL | Detached | £295,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 207 m². Most common: House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 E (38% of about 1,240 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 39 Oregon Square BR6 8NH, permissioned (350 m)
- 39 Oregon Square, BR6 8NH, permissioned (350 m)
- Lubbock House 1 Northolme Rise BR6 9RF, permissioned (370 m)
- Lubbock House, 1 Northolme Rise, BR6 9RF, permissioned (370 m)
- Small Halls York Rise Orpington BR6 8AD, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Small Halls York Rise, Orpington, BR6 8AD, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Heatherwood, 33 Station Road Orpington, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Heatherwood 33 Station Road BR6 0RZ, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 108 m and 110 m above sea level (109 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 8AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR6 8AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Chelsfield 593,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pound Court Drive Crofton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gleneagles Close (A079) Car Park | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 31 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Summercroft Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crofton Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 180 m |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orpington Station - London & South Eastern Railway Cashzone | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,050 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Darrick Common 3.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,510 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Tugmutton Allotment Gardens 1.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Orpington Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 560 m (0.3 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Gumping Common | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Darrick Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Roundabout Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newstead Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Darrick Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elms Crofton BR6 8HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Newstead Wood School For Girls BR6 9SA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Darrick Wood Road (6); On or near Pound Court Drive (4); On or near Haverthwaite Road (2); On or near Newstead Avenue (1); On or near Hilltop Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Pound Court Drive · The Ridge · Hilltop Gardens · Darrick Wood Road · Haverthwaite Road · Torver Way · Allington Road · Foxfield Road · Crofton Road · Newstead Avenue · Oregon Square · Morris 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.