Local Information

Schools | Transport | Recreation

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Schools & Education

With so many great schools in the areas, it’s no wonder education forms an important reason why families want to live in and around Orpington & Bromley. We have listed the main Primary and Secondary Schools below with direct links, so you can have a look at what each has to offer. You can also take a look at local catchment areas here

Some of the Schools in the vicinity include:

Education

Transport

Excellent infrastructure has more than anything else, defined our area as commuter towns and villages. Fast train links to Victoria and Charing Cross are an essential reason why Orpington & Bromley are popular with city workers and families. A railway season ticket isn’t as economical as it once was but prices for zones 1-6 from Orpington will set you back approximately £3000 although from Bromley, it’s a slightly cheaper at a mere £2300.

Easy access to the M25 provides direct links to all major airports and road networks. With a host of the regions major shopping centres located to the east, it’s also just a quick drive out of town to scratch that retail therapy itch.

There has been major developments over recent years with public transport links and the area now has an exceptional bus route system run by Transport for London. The current time table can be found here.

London Transport

Sport & Recreation

Great Local Facilities

The area has access to some fantastic leisure facilities, such as The Walnuts and The Pavilion. For those of you who are looking for more of an open air activity, The Bromley area hosts 15 different Golf courses, with something for every level of ability and handicap. With a number of Tennis Clubs, Cricket Teams and Running Clubs, you will soon see why the recreational facilities represent a major reason why Orpington, Bromley, Chislehurst and Petts Wood are so popular.

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