Gorse Road is a street located near Orpington. It uses the postcode BR5 4EX. The street has a length of approximately 1,054 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bromley is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Bromley London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 20301137 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 13.92 miles South East from central London., 17.87 miles West from Maidstone, 28.86 miles South West from Chelmsford and 30.42 miles East from Woking.
GORSE ROAD is within the Post Town of ORPINGTON
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Map of Gorse Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000145 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Gorse Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn London Orpington Address: 83 The Walnuts, Orpington Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.81 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Swanley Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.44 |
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3: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup Address: 1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN Telephone: 0871 984 6380 Visit Hotel Page |
3.98 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Eltham Address: 738 Sidcup Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.45 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London Bromley Address: Simpsons Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.59 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Gorse Road
UPRN: 10003618336
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10003618337
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Rae Chelsfield | 49 Windsor Drive, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 6EY | Visit Website |
| Alan de Maid | 182 High Street Orpington BR6 0JW | Visit Website |
| Andrew Reeves | 263 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NW | Visit Website |
| Bishop Estate Agents | 266 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NB | Visit Website |
| Langford Russell | 280 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0ND |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Gorse Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.371857 |
| Longitude | 0.140795 |
| OS Easting (X): | 548992 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 165874 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ490659 |
Known Residential Addresses for Gorse Road
- LONE BARN COTTAGES 1
Roads that have a Junction with Gorse Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Skibbs Lane | junction |
| East Hall Road | junction |
| Skeet Hill Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (11.04 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.7°C (81.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00003520 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| Average Age | 34.14 |
| Area Population | 1632.00 |
| Male Population | 735.00 (45%) |
| Female Population | 897.00 (55%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 36 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01000720 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bromley 019B |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000145 |
| MSOA Name: | Bromley 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Orpington |
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| 5-7 Homefield Rise, Orpington, England, BR6 0RT |
| 01689 823160 |
| Distance: 1.75 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Orpington |
| Iceland Orpington |
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| 157/159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN |
| 01689832467 |
| Distance: 1.76 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Orpington |
| Tesco Orpington Extra |
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| 9 Augustus Ln, Orpington, BR6 0NH |
| 0345 026 9567 |
| Distance: 1.91 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Orpington Extra |
| Iceland Swanley |
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| Unit 25A, Swanley Shopping Centre, Swanley, BR8 7TG |
| 01322614460 |
| Distance: 2.23 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Swanley |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01689 | ORPINGTON - LSORP | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.7 | Y | 4 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bromley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley &BR1 3UH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8464 3333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Orpington |
| The Member of Parliament is Gareth Bacon |
| Details for the MP Gareth Bacon on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Gareth Bacon on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Gareth Bacon won with a majority of 5,118 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,284 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Cray Valley East Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Crockenhill Primary School
Address: Crockenhill Primary School, The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 03000658300
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Chelsfield Primary School
Address: Chelsfield Primary School, Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
Blenheim Primary School
Address: Blenheim Primary School, Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Manor Oak Primary School
Address: Manor Oak Primary School, Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01689828099
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Primary Academy Orpington, Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01689830383
Chelsfield Primary School
Address: Chelsfield Primary School, Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01689825827
St Philomena's Primary School
Address: St Philomena's Primary School, Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01689826550
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Address: St. Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01689826081
England Secondary Schools
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
Harris Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Academy Orpington, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01689819219
Nearest Hospitals
| BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital |
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| Address: Bucks Cross Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 7RG, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01689 877855 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.64 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital |
| Orpington Hospital |
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| Address: Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, BR6 9JU, |
| Independent Sector |
| King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01689 863000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orpington Hospital |
| Princess Royal University Hospital |
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| Address: Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND, |
| Independent Sector |
| King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01689 863000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Princess Royal University Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BROMLEY PCT
Address: ELDRED DRIVE CLINIC, ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
MFA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 91A HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 86 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LZ
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
CHELSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 WINDSOR DRIVE, CHELSFIELD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 6EY
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 342 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NQ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GILLMANS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4LA
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 822022
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820036
ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820523
ORPINGTON HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 19 HOMEFIELD RISE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0FE
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
KNOLL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HOMEFIELD RISE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0FE
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 666800
HIGHLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE - ORPINGTON SURGERY
Address: 59 SEVENOAKS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 9JN
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ELDRED DRIVE PHARMACY
Address: 25 ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 872522
SILVERSANDS LTD
Address: ANGLESEA HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 1 KENT ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AD
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 827785
PRIORY PHARMACY
Address: 8 CARLTON PARADE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JB
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 823826
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 207-215 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0PF
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 872199
BOOTS
Address: 216-220 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LS
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821611
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 13-15 WINDSOR DRIVE, CHELSFIELD, ORPINGTON, BR6 6EY
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 852417
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 175 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LW
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
WILKINSON THE OPTICIANS (ORPHINGTON)
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0PF
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
LIVE OPTICIANS LIMITED (ORPINGTON)
Address: 79 SANDHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9HN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 194 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0JN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON)
Address: 232 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LS
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EYECARE CENTRE
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NW
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chelsfield Station is 1.74 miles away.
Address: Chelsfield station, Station Approach, Chelsfield, Greater London, BR6 6EU
Chelsfield is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Chelsfield Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Knockholt Station is 1.85 miles away.
Address: Knockholt station, Old London Road, Knockholt, Greater London, TN14 7HR
Knockholt is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Knockholt Station is staffed on a part time basis.