BR5 1HF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BR5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1HF) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BR which means Bromley.
- Postal District. In our case BR5.
- Postal Sector. In our case BR5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HF.
The regional mail center for the post area BR is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BR5 1HF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BR5 1HF postcode have the street address of St. Thomas Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BR5 1HF postcode is home to a bustling 49 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ORPINGTON within the old postal county of Kent.
BR5 1HF is within Orpington.
Our data shows that BR5 1HF is a residential postcode.
The BR5 1HF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BR5 1HF are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in BR5 1HF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the BR5 1HF Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BR5 1HF
The telephone area code for BR5 1HF is 01689 Orpington.
Map Coordinates for BR5 1HF
| Latitude | 51.3762118361 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.0736900658478 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BR5 1HF Postcode?
Download Speeds For BR5 1HF
| Average Mbps | 154.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BR5 1HF has an average download speed of 154 Megabits per second (Mbps).
278 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
91% of postcodes (1,082,335) have slower broadband speeds.
9% of postcodes (102,028) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BR5 1HF
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BR5 1HF has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BR5 1HF Postcode
England Secondary Schools
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact:
Newstead Wood School
Address: Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01689853626
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01689850271
Harris Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Academy Orpington, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01689819219
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Address: St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01689820101
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01689853798
Tubbenden Primary School
Address: Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01689851653
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01689826320
Crofton Junior School
Address: Crofton Junior School, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01689821716
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BL
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 02084678167
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01689857278
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01689820313
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Poverest Primary School
Address: Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01689816060
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01689813040
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BL
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Darrick Wood Junior School
Address: Darrick Wood Junior School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01689857370
Darrick Wood Infant School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Darrick Wood Junior School
Address: Darrick Wood Junior School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Southborough Primary School
Address: Southborough Primary School, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 02084672343
Farnborough Primary School
Address: Farnborough Primary School, Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR5 1HF
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 81 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8HU
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8AE
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HOLLYBANK, ORPINGTON, BR6 0DS
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY
Address: 131 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DG
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
CARING DENTAL
Address: 19 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1LY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 STATION ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0RZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR5 1HF
CROFTON PHARMACY
Address: 1 PLACE FARM AVENUE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8DG
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 870888
PETTS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 83 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 898580
BOOTS
Address: 77 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
FARRANTS(EXCEL PHARMACIES)
Address: 13 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1LY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820949
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269567
FARNCRAY LTD
Address: 330 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 831113
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR5 1HF
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 12 CHATSWORTH PARADE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
STEVEN HARRIS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 16 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1NA
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EXTRA
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
LAMBROU EYE STUDIO
Address: 350 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
THOMAS H COLLISON LTD (ORPINGTON)
Address: 281 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NG
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR5 1HF
WHITEHOUSE SURGERY
Address: 123 TOWNCOURT LANE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1EL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821551
TUBBENDEN LANE BRANCH
Address: 7A 7B TUBBENDEN LANE (BRANCH), ORPINGTON, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9PN
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
SUMMERCROFT SURGERY
Address: STARTS HILL ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AR
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 861098
TUDOR WAY SURGERY
Address: 42 TUDOR WAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1LH
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820268
BALLATER SURGERY
Address: 108 CHISLEHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0DP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 826664
HIGHLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE - ORPINGTON SURGERY
Address: 59 SEVENOAKS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 9JN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near BR5 1HF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR5 1HF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR5 1HF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Orpington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gareth Bacon |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR5 1HF Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Bromley London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Bromley London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bromley London Boro at the following link Bromley London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Bromley London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bromley London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BR5 1HF Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bromley council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | London Borough of BromleyPostcodes near the BR5 1HF Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR5 1HF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Queensway, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DH | 1.32 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Station Square, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LZ | 1.42 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to Iceland |
| Lidl, Crofton Road, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NW | 1.47 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Pallant Way, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NZ | 1.71 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LN | 1.89 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR5 1HF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 3.14 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to 115-117 High Street |
| 127-129 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQ | 5.21 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to 127-129 Eltham High Street |
| 31-32 The Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ | 6.30 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to 31-32 The Broadway Centre |
| Lewisham,128 High Street, London, SE13 6JG | 6.93 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to Lewisham,128 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN | 1.07 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN |
| McDonald's, Hastings Road, BROMLEY, BR2 8NH | 1.24 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to McDonald's, Hastings Road, BROMLEY, BR2 8NH |
| McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE | 2.39 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE |
| McDonald's, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1DN | 3.11 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to McDonald's, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JW | 1.15 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to KFC Orpington - High Street |
| KFC, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1JY | 3.05 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to KFC Bromley - High Street |
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 3.64 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |
| KFC, High Street, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0LZ | 4.08 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to KFC West Wickham - Wickham Road |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 4.52 miles | Directions from BR5 1HF to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |