Squirrel Close Crofton, Bromley
5 addresses across 1 postcode (BR6), about 30 m long. USRN 20304002.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £725,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Orpington, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitehouse Surgery, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £196,250 | £195,000 | £197,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £185,000 | £180,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | 4 BR6 8BF | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 3 BR6 8BF | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2020 | 1 BR6 8BF | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 3 BR6 8BF | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 2 BR6 8BF | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1999 | 1 BR6 8BF | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 27 May 1998 | 4 BR6 8BF | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 1998 | 3 BR6 8BF | Detached | £180,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (1); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (45% of about 780 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 (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 39 Oregon Square, BR6 8NH, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Small Halls York Rise Orpington BR6 8AD, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Small Halls York Rise, Orpington, BR6 8AD, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Lubbock House 1 Northolme Rise BR6 9RF, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Lubbock House, 1 Northolme Rise, BR6 9RF, 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 5 addresses are between 86 m and 87 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR6 8BF | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Orpington 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Petts Wood 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| St Mary Cray 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Andover Road Crofton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gleneagles Close (A079) Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehouse Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crofton Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Orpington Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Orpington Crofton Lane Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,290 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Petts Wood Recreation Ground 3.4 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,840 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Orpington Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Priory Gardens, Orpington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gumping Common | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Roundabout Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Covet Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Kyd Brook (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Newstead Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 3 |
2 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 430 m (0.3 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 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newstead Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
| Darrick Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily BR5 1HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery And Preschool BR5 1HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Crofton Pharmacy BR6 8DG | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Crofton Bakery BR5 1HD | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Crofton Baptist Church BR5 1HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Mo's Fish & Chips BR5 1HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Crofton Convenience Store / Premier BR5 1HB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingswood Close (6); On or near Place Farm Avenue (5); On or near Ainsdale Close (5); On or near Woodcote Drive (5); On or near Vanburgh Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 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) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
- BR6 8BF: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lewing Close · Vanburgh Close · Place Farm Avenue · Red Cedars Road · Pondwood Rise · Pinehurst Walk · Woodcote Drive · Springfield Walk · Tandridge Drive · Cromer Place · Kingswood Close · Clay Wood 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.