BR5 2EL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BR5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2EL) 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 BR5.
- Postal Sector. In our case BR5 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.
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 BR5 2EL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ORPINGTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BR5 2EL postcode have the street address of Wateringbury Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BR5 2EL postcode is home to a bustling 51 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ORPINGTON within the old postal county of Kent.
BR5 2EL is within Orpington.
Our data shows that BR5 2EL is a residential postcode.
The BR5 2EL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BR5 2EL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in BR5 2EL are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the BR5 2EL Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BR5 2EL
The telephone area code for BR5 2EL is 01689 Orpington.
Map Coordinates for BR5 2EL
| Latitude | 51.40124456 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.10765979571 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BR5 2EL
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Weather Forecast for BR5 2EL
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 35.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 19.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 34.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BR5 2EL Postcode?
Download Speeds For BR5 2EL
| Average Mbps | 51.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 59.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
BR5 2EL has an average download speed of 51.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,486 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
28% of postcodes (334,218) have slower broadband speeds.
72% of postcodes (848,937) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BR5 2EL
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
BR5 2EL has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BR5 2EL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Manor Oak Primary School
Address: Manor Oak Primary School, Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01689828099
St Philomena's Primary School
Address: St Philomena's Primary School, Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01689826550
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, Baugh Road, Footscray, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5ED
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Midfield Primary School
Address: Midfield Primary School, Grovelands Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3EG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 02083006161
Leesons Primary School
Address: Leesons Primary School, Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01689602786
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Address: St. Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01689826081
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Address: Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 02083005283
Orchard Primary School
Address: Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LW
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 02083004878
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01689820313
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01689828208
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Address: St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School, Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Hope Community School
Address: Hope Community School, 167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BU
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 02032232000
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Poverest Primary School
Address: Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01689816060
England Secondary Schools
Kemnal Technology College
Address: Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 02083007112
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR5 2EL
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 52 COTMANDENE CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2RG
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
ST PAULS CRAY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2RJ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HOLLYBANK, ORPINGTON, BR6 0DS
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
MFA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 91A HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LF
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
DENTISTS AT PETTS WOOD
Address: 183 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1JZ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR5 2EL
CRAY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 88 COTMANDENE CRESCENT, ST. PAULS CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2RG
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83007341
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3NJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 837575
ORPINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 34 MARION CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 826047
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, KENT, DA14 5BN
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 02038 016079
SILVERSANDS LTD
Address: ANGLESEA HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 1 KENT ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AD
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 827785
HOLLYTREE PHARMACY
Address: 2 HOLLYTREE PARADE, SIDCUP HILL, SIDCUP, KENT, DA14 6JR
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83006857
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR5 2EL
VISION EXPRESS (ORPINGTON)
Address: UNIT 9, NUGENT SHOPPING PARK, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3RP
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
SAM EKUFUL OPTICIANS
Address: 117 KINGSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1PP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
STEVEN HARRIS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 16 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1NA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 175 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LW
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 194 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0JN
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 12 CHATSWORTH PARADE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR5 2EL
BROOMWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 41 BROOMWOOD ROAD, ST. PAULS CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2JP
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 832454
CRESCENT SURGERY
Address: 38 MARION CRESCENT, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2DD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 818696
POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 42 POVEREST ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2DQ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 833643
ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820523
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820036
BALLATER SURGERY
Address: 108 CHISLEHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0DP
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 826664
Transport Links near BR5 2EL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BR5 2EL
- St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray station, Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray, Greater London, BR5 2PQDistance: 0.58 milesDriving Time: 1.75 minutes - Petts Wood
Petts Wood station, Station Square, Petts Wood, Greater London, BR5 1NADistance: 2.77 milesDriving Time: 5.81 minutes - Orpington
Orpington station, Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0SXDistance: 2.91 milesDriving Time: 8.47 minutes - Chislehurst
Chislehurst station, Station approach, Chislehurst, Greater London, BR7 5NNDistance: 3.04 milesDriving Time: 6.68 minutes - Sidcup
Sidcup station, Station Road, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 7AWDistance: 3.42 milesDriving Time: 6.93 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BR5 2EL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR5 2EL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR5 2EL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bromley and Chislehurst Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Robert Neill |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR5 2EL 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 BR5 2EL 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 BR5 2EL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR5 2EL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Springvale Retail Park, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3SG | 0.58 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to Aldi |
| Tesco, Edgington Way, SIDCUP, DA14 5BN | 1.64 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to Tesco |
| Iceland, Station Square, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LZ | 2.63 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Jenner Close, SIDCUP, DA14 6BF | 2.67 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LN | 2.67 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR5 2EL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 3.97 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to 115-117 High Street |
| 127-129 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQ | 4.10 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to 127-129 Eltham High Street |
| 31-32 The Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ | 4.11 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to 31-32 The Broadway Centre |
| Lewisham,128 High Street, London, SE13 6JG | 6.59 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to Lewisham,128 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE | 0.22 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE |
| McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA | 1.67 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA |
| McDonald's, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6DS | 1.74 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to McDonald's, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6DS |
| McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN | 1.94 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 1.64 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |
| KFC, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JW | 1.66 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to KFC Orpington - High Street |
| KFC, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1JY | 3.94 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to KFC Bromley - High Street |
| KFC, Eltham High Street, Greenwich, LONDON, SE9 1BJ | 4.07 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to KFC Eltham - High Street |
| KFC, Broadway, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7BT | 4.12 miles | Directions from BR5 2EL to KFC Bexley Heath - The Broadway |