The Birches is a street located in Locksbottom. It uses the postcode BR6 8NH. The street has a length of approximately 178 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 20300791 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.82 miles South East from central London., 21.13 miles West from Maidstone, 26.71 miles East from Woking and 28.56 miles East from Guildford.
THE BIRCHES is within the Post Town of ORPINGTON
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Map of The Birches
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000162 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 The Birches
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn London Orpington Address: 83 The Walnuts, Orpington Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.10 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Bromley Address: Simpsons Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.98 |
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3: Name:Travelodge London Bromley Town Centre Address: 18 Elmfield Rd, Bromley, BR1 1LR Telephone: 0871 984 6522 Visit Hotel Page |
3.22 |
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4: Name:Travelodge London Bromley Address: 37 London Rd, Bromley, BR1 1DG Telephone: 0871 559 1856 Visit Hotel Page |
3.83 |
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5: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup Address: 1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN Telephone: 0871 984 6380 Visit Hotel Page |
4.80 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Birches
UPRN: 100020478557
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478558
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478560
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478561
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478564
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478566
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478567
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478572
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100020478573
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £875,000 | £950,000 | £912,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £1,925,000 | £1,925,000 | £1,925,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| jdm | Alexandre House, 399 Crofton Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 8NL | |
| Langford Russell | 423, Crofton Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 8NL | Visit Website |
| Unique | 423, Crofton Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 8NL | |
| Alan de Maid | 9 Princess Parade Crofton Road Orpington BR6 8NP | Visit Website |
| Anthony Martin incorporating William Wesson | 3 Princess Parade, Crofton Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 8NP |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Birches | |
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| Latitude | 51.362863 |
| Longitude | 0.055944 |
| OS Easting (X): | 543116 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 164705 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ431647 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Birches
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Roads that have a Junction with The Birches
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Farnborough Common (A21) | junction |
| Wolds Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (7.54 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (93.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00003670 |
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| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 41.31 |
| Area Population | 2007.00 |
| Male Population | 947.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 1060.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01000751 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bromley 036C |
| SOA Code: | 3b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000162 |
| MSOA Name: | Bromley 036 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Locksbottom |
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| Pallant Way, Orpington, England, BR6 8NZ |
| 01689 861334 |
| Distance: 0.22 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Locksbottom |
| Waitrose Green Street Green |
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| 11 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6BG |
| 01689 853090 |
| Distance: 1.59 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Green Street Green |
| Little Waitrose Petts Wood |
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| 52 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EA |
| 01689 873031 |
| Distance: 1.88 Miles |
| Directions to Little Waitrose Petts Wood |
| Tesco Orpington Extra |
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| 9 Augustus Ln, Orpington, BR6 0NH |
| 0345 026 9567 |
| Distance: 1.9 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Orpington Extra |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01689 | FARNBOROUGH; KENT - LSFARB | P22 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 19.7 | 14.5 | >=30 | Y | 14 |
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: Farnborough and Crofton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01689853798
Tubbenden Primary School
Address: Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01689851653
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01689857278
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01689813040
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Trinity Church of England Primary School, Princes Plain, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8LD
Distance: 1.36 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: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01689858399
Green Street Green Primary School
Address: Green Street Green Primary School, Vine Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01689852781
Green Street Green Primary School
Address: Green Street Green Primary School, Vine Road, Green Street Green, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
Farnborough Primary School
Address: Farnborough Primary School, Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Newstead Wood School
Address: Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA
Distance: 0.83 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: 1.43 miles
Contact: 02083158130
Ravens Wood School
Address: Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01689856050
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Green Parks House |
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| Address: Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8NY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01689 880 000 |
| Distance: 0.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Green Parks House |
| 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: 0.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Princess Royal University 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: 2.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orpington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 419 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NL
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
DENCARE CLINIC
Address: 419 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NL
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://DENCARECLINIC.CO.UK/
SMILE DENTAL PRACTICE BROMLEY
Address: 155 HASTINGS ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8NQ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 81 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8HU
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8AE
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
GREEN STREET GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 HIGH STREET, GREEN STREET GREEN, ORPINGTON, BR6 6BG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SUMMERCROFT SURGERY
Address: STARTS HILL ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AR
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 861098
BANK HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 84 HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7BA
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 857691
TUBBENDEN LANE BRANCH
Address: 7A 7B TUBBENDEN LANE (BRANCH), ORPINGTON, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9PN
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
GREEN STREET GREEN MED CT
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, GREEN STREET GREEN, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 6BG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 850012
FAMILY SURGERY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, GREEN STREET GREEN, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 6BG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 850231
WHITEHOUSE SURGERY
Address: 123 TOWNCOURT LANE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1EL
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821551
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 131 HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AZ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 818534
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 10 CRESCENT WAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9LP
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 856345
CROFTON PHARMACY
Address: 1 PLACE FARM AVENUE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8DG
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 870888
STEVENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 HIGH STREET, GREEN STREET GREEN, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 6BG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 861094
GORDON DAVIE CHEMIST LTD
Address: 195 SOUTHBOROUGH LANE, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8AR
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 020 84673835
PETTS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 83 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 898580
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
LAMBROU EYE STUDIO
Address: 350 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EXTRA
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
LIVE OPTICIANS LIMITED (ORPINGTON)
Address: 79 SANDHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9HN
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 12 CHATSWORTH PARADE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DF
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
THOMAS H COLLISON LTD (ORPINGTON)
Address: 281 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NG
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Orpington Station is 1.61 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.
Petts Wood Station is 1.95 miles away.
Address: Petts Wood station, Station Square, Petts Wood, Greater London, BR5 1NA
Petts Wood is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Petts Wood Station is staffed on a part time basis.