The Glen
Bromley, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (36) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (36) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,350,000, 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
The Glen is located in Bromley, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 92 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Billingsgate Wrap (fast food, 79m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Shortlands Station) is 55m away. The median property price is £1,350,000, though prices have fallen 57% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 398m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Glen, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1177m · 15 min walk
- Pavillion Leisure Centre 1249m · 16 min walk
- Bromley Fitness Centre 1276m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sloane Hospital 464m · 6 min walk
- Renal Dialysis Unit 1080m · 14 min walk
- London Women's Clinic - Bromley 1912m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Shortlands Library 719m · 9 min walk
- Bromley Central Library 993m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Field of Hope 727m · 9 min walk
- Church House Gardens 863m · 11 min walk
- College Green 946m · 12 min walk
- Bromley Palace Park 1548m · 19 min walk
- Shaftesbury Park 1839m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Harris Primary Academy Shortlands 398m · 5 min walk
- Valley Primary School 572m · 7 min walk
- Highfield Infants' School 900m · 11 min walk
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1101m · 14 min walk
- Highfield Junior School 1106m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Rodway Road — Bromley61
- Pump House Close — Bromley56
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- West Oak — Bromley62
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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