Bromley Common and Holwood sit to the south‑east of central Bromley in the London Borough of Bromley, a largely residential, leafy suburb with a mix of Victorian, inter‑war and more recent housing. The area is valued for its open spaces - notably the wide green of Bromley Common itself and the parkland around Holwood - which give it a semi‑rural feel despite being within easy commuting distance of central London.
The locality combines family‑oriented community life with a touch of history: Holwood House and surrounding estate land reflect the area’s 18th–19th century country house heritage, while local shops, good schools and regular transport links make it a stable, generally affluent part of the borough. Socially it’s a quiet, suburban neighbourhood popular with families and professionals who appreciate green space and straightforward access to the capital.
Postcode districts covering Bromley Common & Holwood
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Islington 13.7 miles22 km
- City of Westminster 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Bexley 7.4 miles12 km
- Sutton 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Crawley 20.5 miles33 km
- Croydon 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Harrow 22.4 miles36 km
- Basildon 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Maidstone 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Gillingham 23 miles37 km
- Grays 14.7 miles23.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Farnborough & Crofton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bromley Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hayes & Coney Hall Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Petts Wood & Knoll Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bickley & Sundridge Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bromley Town Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- West Wickham Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Shortlands & Park Langley Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Orpington Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chislehurst Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- New Addington North Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- St. Mary Cray Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Bromley Common & Holwood
BR2 9RU, BR2 8FE, BR2 9SU, BR2 8LZ, BR1 2WD, BR2 8JW, BR2 9UW, BR2 9SG, BR2 9UQ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9.1 miles14.6 km
- London Gatwick Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Hayes Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Petts Wood Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Bromley Common & Holwood Ad
- Brama 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Landing Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Croydon 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Glendevon House Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Toby Carvery Beckenham by Innkeeper's Collection 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The George & Dragon 4 7.4 miles12 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Station Hotel 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
Schools in Bromley Common & Holwood
- Bishop Justus C of E School Secondary
- London South East Colleges Further education
- Raglan Primary School Primary
- Ravens Wood School Secondary
- Southborough Primary School Primary
- Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Beckenham Library Library 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 4.8 miles7.7 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Selhurst Park Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Park View Road Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 7.6 miles12.2 km
- National Maritime Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Queen's House Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km