Shell Close London, Bromley
9 addresses across 1 postcode (BR2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300196.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £465,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bickley, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 20 m away, and Richmal Crompton Fields (8.3 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southborough Lane Surgery, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2022 | 2 BR2 8ET | Terraced | £465,000 | |
| 15 May 2015 | 5 BR2 8ET | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2008 | 2 BR2 8ET | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2003 | 5 BR2 8ET | Terraced | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (1).
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 (60% of about 680 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)
- Bromley Common Liveries Cameron Buildings Bromley Common Bromley BR2 8HA, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Bromley Common Liveries Cameron Buildings Bromley Common Bromley BR2 8HA, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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.
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 addresses are about 63 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR2 8ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bickley 738,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Chislehurst 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Turpington Lane Community Centre Southborough | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 Gelneagles Close (A080) Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 30.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southborough Lane Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gordon Davie Chemist | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Confidental Care | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal University Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bromley Common, Bromley Common Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,130 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Richmal Crompton Fields 8.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkfield Recreation Ground 6.5 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bromley Common Allotment Garden Association 2.8 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens Bourne (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Rookery Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Lord's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Woodcock Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Scrogginhall Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| London South East Colleges | 16 plus | 14–99 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravens Wood School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orion Ravensbourne | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Day Centre BR2 8ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Cravan Cakery BR2 8JP | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Crown Meadow Court BR2 8FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Ashglade Rest Home BR2 8AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| The Chequers BR2 8AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| TLC The Learning Centre BR2 8LD | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shell Close (17); On or near Magpie Hall Close (12); On or near Mosul Way (11); On or near Narrow Way (8); On or near Broom Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- BR2 8ET: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Magpie Hall Lane · Narrow Way · Broom Close · Mosul Way · Manor Way · Magpie Hall Close · Mons Way · Rayfield Close · Ruskin Walk · Link Way · Sunray Avenue · Cobham 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.