Area Information for Orpington, BR6 1DQ
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Basic Information
| Area Type | |
| Country | England |
Policing & Crime Summary
We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount), and the Kent Police force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 1 crime was reported within half a mile of BR6 1DQ.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Halstead Community Primary School (0.8 miles)
- Closest secondary school: St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (3.1 miles)
- Closest GP: Chelsfield Surgery (2.3 miles)
- Closest hospital: Chelsfield Park Hospital (2.5 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
About the Demographic Information
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Orpington, BR6 1DQ is within the Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 1 crime was reported within half a mile of BR6 1DQ.
Neighbourhood Team
| Crime: | Click here to view 1 crime committed near BR6 1DQ |
| Neighbourhood Team Address |
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount |
| Force Website: | https://www.kent.police.uk |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.
Tube Station
DLR Station
Railway Station
Hospital
GP
Dentist
Optician
Primary School
Secondary School
Below are the details of the closest services to BR6 1DQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BR6 1DQ.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest railway station is Knockholt, approximately 1.6 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Knockholt | 1.6 miles |
| Chelsfield | 2.3 miles |
| Dunton Green | 2.9 miles |
| Shoreham (Kent) | 3.1 miles |
| Otford | 3.4 miles |
| Orpington | 3.7 miles |
| Bat & Ball | 4 miles |
| Sevenoaks | 4.2 miles |
| Eynsford | 4.6 miles |
| Petts Wood | 4.9 miles |
| St Mary Cray | 5 miles |
| Swanley | 5.3 miles |
| Kemsing | 5.8 miles |
| Hayes (Kent) | 6 miles |
| Bickley | 6.2 miles |
| Chislehurst | 6.3 miles |
| Bromley South | 6.9 miles |
| Oxted | 7 miles |
| West Wickham | 7 miles |
| Elmstead Woods | 7.3 miles |
Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 15 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest Overground station is Norwood Junction, approximately 9.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Norwood Junction Overground Station | 9.8 miles |
| Anerley Overground Station | 11 miles |
| Penge West Overground Station | 11 miles |
| West Croydon Overground Station | 11 miles |
| Sydenham Overground Station | 11 miles |
| Crystal Palace Overground Station | 11 miles |
| Forest Hill Overground Station | 11 miles |
| Honor Oak Park Overground Station | 12 miles |
| Lewisham DLR Station | 12 miles |
| Elverson Road DLR Station | 12 miles |
| Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station | 12 miles |
| Brockley Overground Station | 12 miles |
| Deptford Bridge DLR Station | 13 miles |
| Greenwich DLR Station | 13 miles |
| Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR Station | 13 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest is Halstead Community Primary School, approximately 0.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Community Primary School | 0.8 miles |
November 2019
|
| Pratts Bottom Primary School | 1 mile | September 2024 |
| St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 1.2 miles |
February 2017
|
| Green Street Green Primary School | 2.3 miles |
July 2024
|
| Chelsfield Primary School | 2.4 miles | December 2024 |
| The Highway Primary School | 2.6 miles |
March 2015
|
| Shoreham Village School | 2.6 miles |
March 2015
|
| Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2.7 miles |
November 2019
|
| Dunton Green Primary School | 2.8 miles |
March 2024
|
| Warren Road Primary School | 2.9 miles |
December 2022
|
Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest is St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, approximately 3.1 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School | 3.1 miles | November 2024 |
| Charles Darwin School | 3.2 miles |
June 2023
|
| Harris Academy Orpington | 3.6 miles |
May 2023
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| Newstead Wood School | 3.6 miles |
February 2022
|
| Knole Academy | 3.7 miles |
September 2017
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| Darrick Wood School | 3.8 miles |
May 2024
|
| Trinity School | 4.5 miles |
June 2015
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| Ravens Wood School | 4.8 miles |
April 2018
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| Bishop Justus CofE School | 5.2 miles |
March 2016
|
| Meridian High School | 5.3 miles |
January 2023
|
Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest is Chelsfield Surgery, approximately 2.3 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Chelsfield Surgery | 2.3 miles |
| Family Surgery | 2.5 miles |
| Green Street Green Med Ct | 2.5 miles |
| Dr Skinner A J & Partners | 3.1 miles |
| Otford Medical Practice | 3.2 miles |
| Bank House Surgery | 3.3 miles |
| Highland Medical Practice - Orpington Surgery | 3.3 miles |
| Brasted Surgery | 3.4 miles |
| Tubbenden Lane Branch | 3.5 miles |
| Knoll Medical Practice | 3.7 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest is Chelsfield Dental Practice, approximately 2.4 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Chelsfield Dental Practice | 2.4 miles |
| Dental Surgery | 3.2 miles |
| Mr B O'Rourke & Associates | 3.5 miles |
| Simply Orthodontics Ltd | 3.6 miles |
| The Lindens Dental Centre | 3.6 miles |
| Orpington Dental Care | 3.6 miles |
| Smiles Dental Practice | 3.6 miles |
| Bromley Healthcare Interest Company | 3.7 miles |
| Orchard Green Dental Practice | 3.7 miles |
| BEACONSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE - CRAYS | 3.7 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest is Chelsfield Park Hospital, approximately 2.5 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Chelsfield Park Hospital | 2.5 miles |
| Orpington Hospital | 2.9 miles |
| Princess Royal University Hospital | 4 miles |
| Green Parks House | 4 miles |
| Sevenoaks Hospital | 4 miles |
| Bridgeways Day Hospital | 5.6 miles |
| Priory Hospital Hayes Grove | 5.7 miles |
| Cygnet Hospital Godden Green | 6 miles |
| Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup | 6.7 miles |
| Queen Mary's Sidcup Cdc | 6.7 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Orpington, BR6 1DQ. The nearest is Day Lewis Opticians (Riverhead), approximately 3.5 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Day Lewis Opticians (Riverhead) | 3.5 miles |
| Orpington Eyecare Centre | 3.7 miles |
| Specology Eye Care Centre | 3.7 miles |
| Day Lewis Opticians | 3.8 miles |
| Boots-Orpington - High St | 3.8 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Orpington | 3.8 miles |
| Boots Opticians | 3.8 miles |
| Lambrou Eye Studio | 4.1 miles |
| Westerham Eye Care | 4.5 miles |
| William J Wilkinson (Sevenoaks) | 4.7 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.