Lower Road in the Urban Area of ORPINGTON in St. Mary Cray
About Lower Road
Lower Road is a street located in Orpington. The street has a length of approximately 517 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 20301197 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of BR5 4AL, BR5 4AJ and BR5 4AH.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 12.33 miles South East from central London., 19.45 miles West from Maidstone, 28.8 miles South West from Chelmsford and 29.22 miles East from Woking.
LOWER ROAD is within the Post Town of ORPINGTON
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Map of Lower Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02000149, E02000154 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Lower 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 |
0.73 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Swanley Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.54 |
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3: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup Address: 1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN Telephone: 0871 984 6380 Visit Hotel Page |
2.80 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Eltham Address: 738 Sidcup Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.97 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London Bromley Address: Simpsons Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.06 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £213,000 | £230,000 | £223,000 | 5 |
| 2015 | £245,000 | £250,000 | £224,000 | 5 |
| 2016 | £369,000 | £369,000 | £369,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £312,000 | £281,000 | £286,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £455,000 | £346,667 | 3 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £265,000 | £278,750 | 4 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £310,000 | £308,750 | 4 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £327,500 | £520,000 | £412,400 | 5 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £360,000 | £375,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alan de Maid | 182 High Street Orpington BR6 0JW | Visit Website |
| Bishop Estate Agents | 266 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NB | Visit Website |
| Langford Russell | 280 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0ND | |
| Unique | 280 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0ND | |
| YOUR MOVE - O'Neil, Orpington | 282 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0ND | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Lower Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.384669 |
| Longitude | 0.109963 |
| OS Easting (X): | 546806 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 167236 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ468672 |
Roads that have a Junction with Lower Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Kent Road | junction |
| Albert Road | junction |
| Sanderstead Road | junction |
| High Street (A223) | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 16 November 2024 at 10:00 (10.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.0°C (87.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00003495, E00003528 & E00003531 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Hardship, Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix & Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 37.56 & 43.43 |
| Area Population | 1641.00 & 1553.00 |
| Male Population | 767.00 & 738.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 874.00 & 815.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 34 & 18 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01000725 &E01000727 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bromley 023B &Bromley 028A |
| SOA Code: | 4c &3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000149 &E02000154 |
| MSOA Name: | Bromley 023 &Bromley 028 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Orpington |
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| 157/159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN |
| 01689832467 |
| Distance: 0.63 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Orpington |
| Sainsburys Orpington |
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| 5-7 Homefield Rise, Orpington, England, BR6 0RT |
| 01689 823160 |
| Distance: 0.73 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Orpington |
| Tesco Orpington Extra |
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| 9 Augustus Ln, Orpington, BR6 0NH |
| 0345 026 9567 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Orpington Extra |
| Tesco St Pauls Cray Esso Express |
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| Sevenoaks Way, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 3AQ |
| 0345 677 9602 |
| Distance: 1.12 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco St Pauls Cray Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01689 | ORPINGTON - LSORP | P1 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 26.8 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
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
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact:
Chelsfield Primary School
Address: Chelsfield Primary School, Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact:
Blenheim Primary School
Address: Blenheim Primary School, Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Address: Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 02083005283
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01689826320
Crofton Junior School
Address: Crofton Junior School, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01689821716
Manor Oak Primary School
Address: Manor Oak Primary School, Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01689828099
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Address: St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School, Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Primary Academy Orpington, Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01689830383
Chelsfield Primary School
Address: Chelsfield Primary School, Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01689825827
The Highway Primary School
Address: The Highway Primary School, The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01689827990
The Highway Primary School
Address: The Highway Primary School, The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact:
St Philomena's Primary School
Address: St Philomena's Primary School, Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01689826550
Midfield Primary School
Address: Midfield Primary School, Grovelands Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3EG
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 02083006161
Leesons Primary School
Address: Leesons Primary School, Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01689602786
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Address: St. Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01689826081
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01689820313
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
Poverest Primary School
Address: Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01689816060
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01689813040
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01689828208
England Secondary Schools
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Kemnal Technology College
Address: Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 02083007112
Harris Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Academy Orpington, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 0.82 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: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01689820101
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 2.67 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orpington Hospital |
| 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: 3.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital |
| Queen Mary |
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| Address: Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 020 8302 2678 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.86 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Mary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
MFA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 91A HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LF
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 86 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LZ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY PCT
Address: ELDRED DRIVE CLINIC, ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 342 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HOLLYBANK, ORPINGTON, BR6 0DS
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820523
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820036
CRESCENT SURGERY
Address: 38 MARION CRESCENT, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2DD
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 818696
GILLMANS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4LA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 822022
POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 42 POVEREST ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2DQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 833643
BALLATER SURGERY
Address: 108 CHISLEHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0DP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 826664
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SILVERSANDS LTD
Address: ANGLESEA HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 1 KENT ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AD
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 827785
PRIORY PHARMACY
Address: 8 CARLTON PARADE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JB
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 823826
ORPINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 34 MARION CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DD
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 826047
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3NJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 837575
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 207-215 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0PF
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 872199
BOOTS
Address: 216-220 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LS
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821611
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
St Mary Cray Station is 0.71 miles away.
Address: St Mary Cray station, Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray, Greater London, BR5 2PQ
St Mary Cray is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
St Mary Cray Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Orpington Station is 1.19 miles away.
Address: Orpington station, Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0SX
Orpington is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Orpington Station is staffed on a full time basis.