Longbury Close
Bromley, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £377,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £377,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Longbury Close is located in Bromley, near Orpington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 262 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ravenscourt Road) is 189m away. The median property price is £377,500, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Longbury Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym Group 845m · 11 min walk
- Iyengar Yoga House 982m · 12 min walk
- Fordes Gym 1289m · 16 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1617m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground 787m · 10 min walk
- Riverside Gardens 1323m · 16 min walk
- Ruxley Gravel Pits 1380m · 17 min walk
- Riverside gardens 1630m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Gray's Farm Primary Academy 962m · 12 min walk
- Riverside School 970m · 12 min walk
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 1128m · 14 min walk
- Poverest Primary School 1133m · 14 min walk
- Midfield Primary School 1209m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- East Drive — Bromley57
- Longbury Drive — Bromley57
- Bracken Hill Lane — Bromley57
- Littlejohn Road — Bromley57
- Shorne Close — Bromley57
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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