BR6 8LG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BR6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LG) 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 BR6.
- Postal Sector. In our case BR6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LG.
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 BR6 8LG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ORPINGTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BR6 8LG postcode have the street address of Fairbank Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BR6 8LG postcode is home to a bustling 47 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ORPINGTON within the old postal county of Kent.
BR6 8LG is within Orpington.
Our data shows that BR6 8LG is a residential postcode.
The BR6 8LG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BR6 8LG are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced, enclosed end-terraced, mid-terraced and enclosed mid-terrace. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in BR6 8LG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the BR6 8LG Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BR6 8LG
The telephone area code for BR6 8LG is 01689 Orpington.
Map Coordinates for BR6 8LG
| Latitude | 51.3746441618 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.0631587075947 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BR6 8LG
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 162 Greenwich and Gravesend | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 177 East London | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for BR6 8LG
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 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 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°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) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 23.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 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) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BR6 8LG Postcode?
Download Speeds For BR6 8LG
| Average Mbps | 94.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
BR6 8LG has an average download speed of 94.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
747 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
64% of postcodes (755,359) have slower broadband speeds.
36% of postcodes (428,535) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BR6 8LG
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
BR6 8LG has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BR6 8LG Postcode
England Primary Schools
Farnborough Primary School
Address: Farnborough Primary School, Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01689820313
Crofton Infant School
Address: Crofton Infant School, Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01689826320
Crofton Junior School
Address: Crofton Junior School, Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01689821716
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact:
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01689813040
Tubbenden Primary School
Address: Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01689851653
Darrick Wood Junior School
Address: Darrick Wood Junior School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01689857370
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01689857278
Darrick Wood Infant School
Address: Darrick Wood Infant School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Darrick Wood Junior School
Address: Darrick Wood Junior School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Newstead Wood School
Address: Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01689853626
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01689850271
Darrick Wood School
Address: Darrick Wood School, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Ravens Wood School
Address: Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01689856050
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR6 8LG
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 419 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DENCARE CLINIC
Address: 419 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://DENCARECLINIC.CO.UK/
SMILE DENTAL PRACTICE BROMLEY
Address: 155 HASTINGS ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8NQ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 81 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8HU
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8AE
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERY
Address: 131 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR6 8LG
CROFTON PHARMACY
Address: 1 PLACE FARM AVENUE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8DG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 870888
PETTS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 83 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 898580
BOOTS
Address: 77 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 131 HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AZ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 818534
FARRANTS(EXCEL PHARMACIES)
Address: 13 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1LY
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820949
GORDON DAVIE CHEMIST LTD
Address: 195 SOUTHBOROUGH LANE, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 8AR
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 020 84673835
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR6 8LG
LAMBROU EYE STUDIO
Address: 350 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8NN
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 12 CHATSWORTH PARADE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1DF
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
STEVEN HARRIS OPTICIANS (PETTS WOOD)
Address: 16 STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1NA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
SAM EKUFUL OPTICIANS
Address: 117 KINGSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1PP
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EXTRA
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR6 8LG
SUMMERCROFT SURGERY
Address: STARTS HILL ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7AR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 861098
WHITEHOUSE SURGERY
Address: 123 TOWNCOURT LANE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1EL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821551
TUBBENDEN LANE BRANCH
Address: 7A 7B TUBBENDEN LANE (BRANCH), ORPINGTON, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9PN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
BANK HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 84 HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 7BA
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 857691
TUDOR WAY SURGERY
Address: 42 TUDOR WAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 1LH
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820268
SOUTHBOROUGH LANE SURGERY
Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, 3 MACKINTOSH STREET, BROMLEY, KENT, BR2 9GT
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 020 84687081
Transport Links near BR6 8LG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BR6 8LG
- Orpington
Orpington station, Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0SXDistance: 1.44 milesDriving Time: 4.94 minutes - Petts Wood
Petts Wood station, Station Square, Petts Wood, Greater London, BR5 1NADistance: 1.99 milesDriving Time: 4.42 minutes - Hayes (Kent)
Hayes station, Station Approach, Hayes, Greater London, BR2 7ENDistance: 3.23 milesDriving Time: 6.34 minutes - Bickley
Bickley station, Southborough Road, Bickley, Greater London, BR1 2EBDistance: 3.85 milesDriving Time: 8.23 minutes - Chislehurst
Chislehurst station, Station approach, Chislehurst, Greater London, BR7 5NNDistance: 3.98 milesDriving Time: 8.56 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BR6 8LG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR6 8LG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR6 8LG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Orpington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gareth Bacon |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR6 8LG 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 BR6 8LG 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 BromleyHouse Sales in BR6 8LG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £175,000 | £201,000 | £188,000 | 2 |
| 2011 | £210,000 | £191,000 | £197,800 | 5 |
| 2012 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £188,000 | £190,000 | £199,550 | 5 |
| 2014 | £249,995 | £242,000 | £245,998 | 2 |
| 2015 | £254,950 | £254,950 | £254,950 | 1 |
| 2016 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £330,000 | £308,333 | 3 |
| 2020 | £275,700 | £292,000 | £287,567 | 3 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BR6 8LG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR6 8LG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Crofton Road, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NW | 0.84 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Pallant Way, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NZ | 1.10 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Queensway, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DH | 1.67 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Station Square, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LZ | 1.80 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to Iceland |
| Iceland, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LN | 2.63 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR6 8LG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 2.87 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to 115-117 High Street |
| 127-129 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQ | 5.27 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to 127-129 Eltham High Street |
| 31-32 The Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ | 6.63 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to 31-32 The Broadway Centre |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 6.73 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to East Croydon Rail Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hastings Road, BROMLEY, BR2 8NH | 0.78 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to McDonald's, Hastings Road, BROMLEY, BR2 8NH |
| McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN | 1.51 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN |
| McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE | 2.79 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE |
| McDonald's, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1DN | 2.84 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to McDonald's, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JW | 1.61 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to KFC Orpington - High Street |
| KFC, High Street, BROMLEY, BR1 1JY | 2.77 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to KFC Bromley - High Street |
| KFC, High Street, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0LZ | 3.63 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to KFC West Wickham - Wickham Road |
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 3.93 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 4.08 miles | Directions from BR6 8LG to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |