Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Farnborough and Crofton, Bromley, England
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Farnborough and Crofton, Bromley, England
BR6 8LR is in the Bromley local authority (E09000006). The property market in the BR6 8LR postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the BR6 area, there were 702 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £602852.
Property market | £627,457 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London City (9.5 miles) | |
Broadband | 84.0mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 66 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 402 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Orpington level) | |
Community | Median age is 40.9 | Happiness is Above Average for Greater London, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bromley) | |
Commute (approx) | - London Bridge (12 mins) - Victoria (13 mins) - Cannon Street (20 mins) - Charing Cross (22 mins) - East Croydon (38 mins) - L... (view more here) | |
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£627,457 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London City (9.5 miles) | |
84.0mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 40.9 | Happiness is Above Average for Greater London, Average for UK | |
Ranked 66 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions402 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Orpington level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bromley) | |
- London Bridge (12 mins) - Victoria (13 mins) - Cannon Street (20 mins) - Charing Cross (22 mins) - East Croydon (38 mins) - London St Pancras (42 mins) - Wimbledon (42 mins) - Kings Cross (50 mins) - Highbury & Islington (67 mins) - Vauxhall (69 mins) - Euston (74 mins) - London Waterloo (77 mins) - York (79 mins) - Brighton (90 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Locksbottom has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £1,049,412, which is down -1.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £627,457, a terraced house £462,737 and a flat £309,155. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £1,256 per month. Property prices in Locksbottom are slightly lower than the average property prices across Greater London and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Locksbottom, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Greater London region.
Property data is based on Bromley level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from Locksbottom | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Bromley North A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -11% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London Bridge (1 change(s) - 29 mins - Southeastern - £180 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 38 mins - Southeastern - £180 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 39 mins - Southeastern - £180 monthly fare) View details |
Catford A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (33 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 42 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 45 mins - Thameslink) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 51 mins - Thameslink) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 62 mins - Southeastern) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 64 mins - Southeastern) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 65 mins - London Overground) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 100 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Catford Bridge A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London Bridge (17 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (25 mins - Southeastern) View details - Cannon Street (28 mins - Southeastern) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 41 mins - Thameslink) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 42 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 90 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Brockley A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London Bridge (13 mins - Southern) View details - East Croydon (24 mins - Southern) View details - Highbury & Islington (2 change(s) - 30 mins - London Overground) View details - London St Pancras (2 change(s) - 38 mins - Thameslink) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Southern) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 62 mins - Southern - £49 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (3 change(s) - 74 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 107 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Bromley South A busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London Bridge (23 mins - Southeastern - £180 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (34 mins - Southeastern - £180 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 38 mins - Thameslink - £180 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 42 mins - Thameslink - £180 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 42 mins - Southeastern - £180 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (46 mins - Thameslink - £180 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 66 mins - London Overground - £180 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 92 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Locksbottom has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Crofton Infant School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. There are 2 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Newstead Wood School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | Yes - 2014 |
Crofton Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Southborough Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
London South East Colleges | Secondary school Further education - Mixed | No |
TLC The Learning Centre | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
Darrick Wood School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Bishop Justus CofE School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Ravens Wood School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | No |
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Crofton Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Tubbenden Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Farnborough Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Keston Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Newstead Wood School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 1: Outstanding (2/3/2022) | 162 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington |
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/13/2009) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Crofton Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/7/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Farnborough Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/28/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/3/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Crofton Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/2/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/5/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
TLC The Learning Centre | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/02/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Darrick Wood School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Bishop Justus CofE School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/3/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Bromley | |
Ravens Wood School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | 2: Good (4/26/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Bromley | |
Tubbenden Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/6/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Orpington | |
Southborough Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/14/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Bromley | |
Keston Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/27/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Keston | |
Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/28/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Bromley | |
London South East Colleges | Secondary school Further education - Mixed | Bromley |
School | Type |
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Newstead Wood School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/3/2022) 162 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/13/2009) |
Crofton Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/7/2019) |
Farnborough Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/28/2012) |
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/3/2021) |
Crofton Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/2/2016) |
Darrick Wood Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/5/2012) |
TLC The Learning Centre Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/02/2022) |
Darrick Wood School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/16/2019) |
Bishop Justus CofE School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/3/2012) |
Ravens Wood School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/26/2018) |
Tubbenden Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/6/2013) |
Southborough Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/14/2016) |
Keston Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/27/2018) |
Trinity Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/28/2017) |
London South East Colleges Ofsted report | Secondary school |
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Average speed | 84.0 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
BR6 8LR | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
Locksbottom has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Lidl Locksbottom Orpington, M&S Rosetta Orpington BP, Sainsburys Locksbottom. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Black Horse, The British Queen, Ye Olde Whyte Lyon. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Chapter One, Cyprianis, Istanbul Grill, The Bank, The Drawing Room, The Sanctuary Brasserie. We found one nearby cafe: Costa. BR6 8LR has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Greater London has a high crime rate (104 crimes reported per thousand people). Locksbottom is safer than this, with 75 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Locksbottom has a slightly lower rate (6 burglaries per thousand people) than the average London rate. Source: ONS
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