BR5 3LW 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 (3LW) 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 BR8 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.
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 3LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BR5 3LW postcode have the street address of Star Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BR5 3LW postcode is home to a bustling 43 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ORPINGTON within the old postal county of Kent.
BR5 3LW is within Orpington.
Our data shows that BR5 3LW is a residential postcode.
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Map of the BR5 3LW Postcode
Telephone Area Code for BR5 3LW
The telephone area code for BR5 3LW is 01689 Orpington.
Map Coordinates for BR5 3LW
| Latitude | 51.3946057325 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.12717801323 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BR5 3LW Postcode?
Download Speeds For BR5 3LW
| Average Mbps | 43.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
BR5 3LW has an average download speed of 43.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,224 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (223,208) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (960,209) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BR5 3LW
| Average Mbps | 5.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
BR5 3LW has an average upload speed of 5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,494 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (73,713) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,108,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BR5 3LW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Address: Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 02083005283
Manor Oak Primary School
Address: Manor Oak Primary School, Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01689828099
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: 0.29 miles
Contact:
St Philomena's Primary School
Address: St Philomena's Primary School, Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01689826550
Midfield Primary School
Address: Midfield Primary School, Grovelands Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3EG
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 02083006161
Leesons Primary School
Address: Leesons Primary School, Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01689602786
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Address: St. Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01689826081
Poverest Primary School
Address: Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01689816060
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: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01689828208
England Secondary Schools
Kemnal Technology College
Address: Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 02083007112
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR5 3LW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 52 COTMANDENE CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2RG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
ST PAULS CRAY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2RJ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY PCT
Address: ELDRED DRIVE CLINIC, ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
MFA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 91A HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LF
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 86 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LZ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR5 3LW
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3NJ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 837575
SILVERSANDS LTD
Address: ANGLESEA HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 1 KENT ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AD
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 827785
ORPINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 34 MARION CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 826047
CRAY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 88 COTMANDENE CRESCENT, ST. PAULS CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2RG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83007341
PRIORY PHARMACY
Address: 8 CARLTON PARADE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JB
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 823826
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, KENT, DA14 5BN
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 02038 016079
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR5 3LW
VISION EXPRESS (ORPINGTON)
Address: UNIT 9, NUGENT SHOPPING PARK, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3RP
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 175 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LW
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 194 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0JN
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
WILKINSON THE OPTICIANS (ORPHINGTON)
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0PF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON)
Address: 232 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LS
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EYECARE CENTRE
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NW
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR5 3LW
ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820523
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820036
CRESCENT SURGERY
Address: 38 MARION CRESCENT, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2DD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 818696
BROOMWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 41 BROOMWOOD ROAD, ST. PAULS CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2JP
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 832454
POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 42 POVEREST ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 2DQ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 833643
GILLMANS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4LA
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 822022
Motorway Junctions near BR5 3LW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR5 3LW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR5 3LW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Orpington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gareth Bacon |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR5 3LW 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 3LW 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 3LW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR5 3LW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Springvale Retail Park, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3SG | 0.98 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to Aldi |
| Tesco, Edgington Way, SIDCUP, DA14 5BN | 2.02 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to Tesco |
| Iceland, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LN | 2.63 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Homefield Rise, ORPINGTON, BR6 0RT | 2.76 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, St. Marys Road, SWANLEY, BR8 7BU | 2.78 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR5 3LW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 31-32 The Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ | 4.31 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to 31-32 The Broadway Centre |
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 4.85 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to 115-117 High Street |
| 127-129 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQ | 4.96 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to 127-129 Eltham High Street |
| Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park, Greenhithe, DA9 9SJ | 6.82 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE | 0.76 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE |
| McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA | 1.27 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA |
| McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN | 1.90 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN |
| McDonald's, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6DS | 2.43 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to McDonald's, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JW | 1.65 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to KFC Orpington - High Street |
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 2.28 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |
| KFC, Broadway, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7BT | 4.37 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to KFC Bexley Heath - The Broadway |
| KFC, London Road, Crayford, DARTFORD, DA1 4BH | 4.49 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to KFC Crayford - Roman Way |
| KFC, Bellegrove Road, WELLING, DA16 3PB | 4.80 miles | Directions from BR5 3LW to KFC Welling - Bellegrove Road |