Timber Close Chislehurst, Bromley
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20300656.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £787,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, E: 2, G: 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 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 Chislehurst, about 140 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Chislehurst Common, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Chislehurst Partnership, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £787,500 | £775,000 | £800,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £765,000 | £750,000 | £780,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £688,850 | £682,700 | £695,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £655,000 | £650,000 | £682,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £630,000 | £575,000 | £685,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £494,000 | £494,000 | £494,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £412,500 | £410,000 | £415,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2023 | 2 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £775,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 3 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £800,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2022 | 1 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £725,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 6 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £750,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jan 2021 | 5 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £780,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2020 | 4 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £760,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2019 | 2 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £695,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2019 | 6 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £682,700 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 1 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £682,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | 6 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £650,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Mar 2015 | 2 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £655,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 5 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £685,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jan 2014 | 4 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £575,000 | |
| 16 May 2011 | 7 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £494,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2010 | THE COACH HOUSE BR7 5PA | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 2 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £415,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Sep 2009 | 2 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £410,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Aug 2008 | 6 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £475,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2007 | THE COACH HOUSE BR7 5PA | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 4 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £420,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 2006 | 6 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £369,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Dec 2003 | 5 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £332,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 4 BR7 5PA | Terraced | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 1995 | 3 BR7 5PA | Flat or maisonette | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (32% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Chislehurst (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 63-65 Chislehurst Road BR7 5NP, permissioned (280 m)
- 63-65 Chislehurst Road, BR7 5NP, permissioned (280 m)
- Tahoma Lodge 70 Lubbock Road Chislehurst BR7 5JX, permissioned (310 m)
- Merrywood Bickley Park Road BR1 2AY, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Merrywood Bickley Park Road BR1 2AY, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 6 Woodlands Road BR1 2AF Bickley, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 6 Woodlands Road, BR1 2AF, Bickley, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 16 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR7 5PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BR7 5NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 77 m and 82 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR7 5NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BR7 5PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chislehurst 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 140 m |
| Bickley 738,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Elmstead Woods 927,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chislehurst Station | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Hatton Court Car Park | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.3 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Chislehurst Partnership | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chislehurst Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chislehurst Common 35 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,590 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,140 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Camden Place, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Bullers Wood | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Sundridge Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Grove Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 9 km (5.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chalkpit Wood | Wood | 130 m north |
| Gosshill Wood | Wood | 290 m south-east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Bansome Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Rush Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 9 |
7 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orion Coopers | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Orion Mead Road | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra's Coffee House BR7 5NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Uskudar BR7 5NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Chislehurst Caves BR7 5NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| The Bickley BR7 5NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Costcutter BR7 5NP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Chislehurst Pharmacy & Travel Clinic BR7 5NP | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Coffee On Camden BR7 5NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Fireaway BR7 5NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Bridges Fish & Chips BR7 5NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Chara Pastry House BR7 5ND | Other catering premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Ramblers Rest BR7 5ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (17); On or near Woodlands Road (6); On or near Rutland Court (4); On or near Brenchley Close (4); On or near Timber Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 64% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Woodclyffe Drive · Oakleigh Park Avenue · Forest Close · Longmead · Heatherbank · Brenchley Close · Summer Hill · Islehurst Close · Imperial Place · Station Approach · Woodlands Road · Davema 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.