The area of Biggin Hill sits on the southern edge of the London Borough of Bromley, a semi-rural, hilly locality noted for its open green belt, patches of woodland and panoramas that feel a world away from central London. It combines a compact town centre of shops, pubs and community facilities with surrounding suburban and countryside housing, making it popular with people seeking a village atmosphere within commuting distance of the capital.
A defining feature is Biggin Hill Airport, formerly RAF Biggin Hill, renowned for its role in the Battle of Britain; today it operates as a busy general and business aviation airfield with a museum and aviation events that contribute to the local economy and identity. The place therefore has an unusual mix of aviation heritage, active local societies and conservation-minded residents, creating a distinctive cultural and historic character on London’s outskirts.
Postcode districts covering Biggin Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.2 miles34 km
- Islington 17.1 miles27.4 km
- City of Westminster 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Bexley 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Sutton 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Crawley 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Croydon 5.6 miles9 km
- Harrow 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Maidstone 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Gillingham 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Grays 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Chatham 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Tatsfield Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Darwin Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chelsham and Farleigh Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Tatsfield & Titsey Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- New Addington South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Titsey Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Knockholt Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- New Addington North Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bromley Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Woldingham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Biggin Hill
TN16 3RP, TN16 3ED, TN16 3JA, TN16 3NT, TN16 3TQ, TN16 3HT, TN16 3LP, TN16 3QD, TN16 3XQ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.2 miles21.2 km
- London Gatwick Airport 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Woldingham Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Oxted Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
Schools in Biggin Hill
- Oaklands Primary Academy Primary
- Biggin Hill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Beckenham Library Library 7 miles11.3 km
- Selhurst Park Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 8.8 miles14.1 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 9.3 miles15 km
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Lingfield Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Park View Road Stadium 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Reigate College College 11.2 miles18 km