Tarling Close Sidcup, Bexley
44 addresses across 1 postcode (DA14), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20101418.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (C: 36, E: 2, F: 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 C; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 85% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sidcup, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Abbeyhill Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 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 Barnard Medical Group, about 360 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (39). Built: 1976-1982 (36); 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (39).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bexley in 2026-27: Band D £2,366 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,103 | £2,366 | £2,892 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 720 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)
- 16A St Johns Road, Sidcup: up to 15 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Roxby House, 20-22 Station Road, Sidcup: up to 30 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Unit 2a, 2b, 2 And 4 Rectory Business Centre, Rectory Lane, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Roxby House, 20-22 Station Road, Sidcup, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 33 Station Road, Sidcup, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Carrington Chislehurst Road: up to 11 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Lamorbey Baths, 155-159 Station Road, Sidcup, not permissioned (1 km (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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 18 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 44 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA14 4HR | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sidcup 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Albany Park 775,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bexley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farwell Road Foots Cray | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 108 Main Road Parking | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 57 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barnard Medical Group | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aspire Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barnard Dental Centre | 360 m |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Sidcup | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbeyhill Park 4.5 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stable Meadow 86 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waring Park 5.3 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knoll Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 91 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Foots Cray Place, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foots Cray Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Lamorbey Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Cray Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Rutland Shaw | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Garden Shaw | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Black Clump | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 44 | 44 |
None of the street's 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Bexley: see them on the Bexley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cleeve Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurstmere School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hope Community School Christian | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Drive Residential Home DA14 4ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Sydney Court DA14 4EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Esland Care DA14 4AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Age UK Bexley Day Centre Sidcup DA14 4AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College DA14 4ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Wraparound Care At Birkbeck Primary School DA14 4ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Independent Catering Management At Birkbeck Primary School DA14 4ED | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Highview Road (10); On or near Embassy Court (7); On or near Tarling Close (6); On or near The Drive (5); On or near Damon Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- DA14 4HR: 44 addresses
Nearby streets
Highview Road · Birchwood Avenue · Damon Close · Denberry Drive · The Drive · Ash Close · The Chevenings · Clarence Crescent · Clarence Road · Charles Close · Warren Road · The Drive
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.