BR6 8LW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BR6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LW) 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 BR6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BR6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.
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 BR6 8LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BR6 8LW postcode have the street address of Meadow Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BR6 8LW postcode is home to a bustling 58 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ORPINGTON within the old postal county of Kent.
BR6 8LW is within Locksbottom.
Our data shows that BR6 8LW is a residential postcode.
The BR6 8LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BR6 8LW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are unknown.
Most properties in BR6 8LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the BR6 8LW Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BR6 8LW
The telephone area code for BR6 8LW is 01689 Orpington.
Map Coordinates for BR6 8LW
| Latitude | 51.3687049113 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.0557082350199 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BR6 8LW Postcode?
Download Speeds For BR6 8LW
| Average Mbps | 41.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 38.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.000 |
BR6 8LW has an average download speed of 41.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,215 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (201,612) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (981,814) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BR6 8LW
| Average Mbps | 11.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
BR6 8LW has an average upload speed of 11.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,339 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
35% of postcodes (414,480) have slower upload speeds.
64% of postcodes (760,822) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BR6 8LW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01689853798
Tubbenden Primary School
Address: Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01689851653
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01689826320
Crofton Junior School
Address: Crofton Junior School, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01689821716
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01689857278
Hayes Primary School
Address: Hayes Primary School, George Lane, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7LQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 02084621769
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Trinity Church of England Primary School, Princes Plain, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8LD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 02084622443
Darrick Wood Junior School
Address: Darrick Wood Junior School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01689857370
Darrick Wood Infant School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Darrick Wood Junior School
Address: Darrick Wood Junior School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Keston Church of England Primary School
Address: Keston Church of England Primary School, Lakes Road, Keston, Kent, BR2 6BN
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01689858399
Wickham Common Primary School
Address: Wickham Common Primary School, Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9DG
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 02084624927
Farnborough Primary School
Address: Farnborough Primary School, Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Newstead Wood School
Address: Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01689853626
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01689850271
Bishop Justus CofE School
Address: Bishop Justus CofE School, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 02083158130
Ravens Wood School
Address: Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01689856050
Hayes School
Address: Hayes School, West Common Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7DB
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 02084622767
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
London South East Colleges
Address: London South East Colleges, Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 02082957000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR6 8LW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 419 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NL
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
DENCARE CLINIC
Address: 419 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NL
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://DENCARECLINIC.CO.UK/
SMILE DENTAL PRACTICE BROMLEY
Address: 155 HASTINGS ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8NQ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 81 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8HU
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8AE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
CONFIDENTAL CARE
Address: 207 SOUTHBOROUGH LANE, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8AR
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR6 8LW
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 131 HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AZ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 818534
CROFTON PHARMACY
Address: 1 PLACE FARM AVENUE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8DG
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 870888
GORDON DAVIE CHEMIST LTD
Address: 195 SOUTHBOROUGH LANE, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8AR
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 020 84673835
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 10 CRESCENT WAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9LP
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 856345
PETTS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 83 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 898580
BOOTS
Address: 77 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR6 8LW
LAMBROU EYE STUDIO
Address: 350 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NN
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 12 CHATSWORTH PARADE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DF
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
STEVEN HARRIS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 16 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1NA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EXTRA
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
SAM EKUFUL OPTICIANS
Address: 117 KINGSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1PP
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR6 8LW
SUMMERCROFT SURGERY
Address: STARTS HILL ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AR
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 861098
BANK HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 84 HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7BA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 857691
TUBBENDEN LANE BRANCH
Address: 7A 7B TUBBENDEN LANE (BRANCH), ORPINGTON, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9PN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
WHITEHOUSE SURGERY
Address: 123 TOWNCOURT LANE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1EL
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821551
SOUTHBOROUGH LANE SURGERY
Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, 3 MACKINTOSH STREET, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 9GT
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 020 84687081
BROMLEY COMMON PRACTICE
Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, 3 MACKINTOSH STREET, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 9GT
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 020 84669017
Motorway Junctions near BR6 8LW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR6 8LW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR6 8LW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Orpington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gareth Bacon |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR6 8LW 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 BR6 8LW 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 BR6 8LW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR6 8LW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Crofton Road, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NW | 0.09 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Pallant Way, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NZ | 0.29 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Queensway, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DH | 2.50 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Station Square, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LZ | 2.63 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to Iceland |
| Waitrose, High Street, Green Street Green, ORPINGTON, BR6 6BG | 2.86 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR6 8LW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 2.97 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to 115-117 High Street |
| 127-129 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQ | 5.67 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to 127-129 Eltham High Street |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 6.42 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to East Croydon Rail Station |
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 6.83 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to 41 Church Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hastings Road, BROMLEY, BR2 8NH | 0.64 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to McDonald's, Hastings Road, BROMLEY, BR2 8NH |
| McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN | 1.87 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN |
| McDonald's, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1DN | 2.95 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to McDonald's, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1DN |
| McDonald's, Market Square, BROMLEY, BR1 1NA | 3.08 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to McDonald's, Market Square, BROMLEY, BR1 1NA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JW | 2.01 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to KFC Orpington - High Street |
| KFC, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1JY | 2.86 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to KFC Bromley - High Street |
| KFC, High Street, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0LZ | 3.36 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to KFC West Wickham - Wickham Road |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 3.59 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 4.45 miles | Directions from BR6 8LW to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |