Virginia Close Bromley
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BR2), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20304182.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £750,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1).
- 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 G; Band D in Bromley costs £2,140 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shortlands, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, and South Hill Wood (4.4 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 58 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 Highland Road Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £740,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £710,000 | £710,000 | £710,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £671,000 | £671,000 | £671,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2009 | 4 | £398,000 | £370,000 | £416,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £400,000 | £385,000 | £500,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 7 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £750,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 3 BR2 0AF | Semi-detached | £740,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 4 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £625,000 | |
| 31 May 2019 | 2 BR2 0AF | Semi-detached | £710,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 8 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £671,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2015 | 4 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £565,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 5 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £520,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 1 BR2 0AF | Semi-detached | £416,000 | New build. |
| 20 Mar 2009 | 5 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £370,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2009 | 6 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £405,000 | New build. |
| 23 Jan 2009 | 8 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £391,000 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2008 | 4 BR2 0AF | Terraced | £385,000 | New build. |
| 1 Dec 2008 | 3 BR2 0AF | Semi-detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jul 2008 | 2 BR2 0AF | Semi-detached | £500,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2007-2011 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 G (42% of about 1,370 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)
- 28 Park Hill Road BR2 0LF, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 28 Park Hill Road, BR2 0LF, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 87a Bromley Road BR2 0AA, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 87a Bromley Road BR2 0AA, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 67 Bromley Road Beckenham BR3 5PA, 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR2 0AF | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| BR2 0NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 57 m and 58 m above sea level (57 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR2 0AF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BR2 0NJ | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shortlands 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bromley South 6.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Ravensbourne 235,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shortlands Grove | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Highland Road Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pyramid Pharmacy | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Monika Sharma Patel And Ujwal Patel | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bromley Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Shortlands | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,140 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | South Hill Wood 4.4 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 270 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site, 8.7 km (5.4 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Martin's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Beck (East Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Cupola Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Fisher's Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 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 Bromley: see them on the Bromley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Unicorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Beckenham | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pickhurst Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley Park School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cherubs Nursery BR2 0JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| St Mary's Pre-School Shortlands BR2 0PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Kindred Shortlands BR2 0LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Jansondean Care Home BR3 6PJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Druids Way (5); On or near Kingswood Road (4); On or near Foxes Dale (3); On or near Virginia Close (2); On or near Castle Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 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
Castle Close · Den Road · South Hill Road · Foxes Dale · Celtic Avenue · Kingswood Avenue · Kingswood Road · Fyfield Close · Pellings Close · Druids Way · Den Close · Waldron Gardens
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.