The area around Farnborough and Crofton lies in the south‑eastern corner of the London Borough of Bromley, within Greater London and historically part of Kent. It mixes suburban streets and small village centres with pockets of greenbelt and woodland, giving a semi‑rural feel while remaining within commuting distance of central London.
Primarily residential, the neighbourhood supports local shops, community halls, churches and sports clubs, with small businesses and independent traders forming much of the local economy. Older cottages and post‑war housing sit alongside newer developments, and active residents’ and conservation groups help preserve village character amid development pressures.
Postcode districts covering Farnborough & Crofton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Islington 14.6 miles23.5 km
- City of Westminster 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Bexley 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Sutton 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Crawley 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Croydon 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Harrow 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Basildon 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Maidstone 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Gillingham 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Grays 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Petts Wood & Knoll Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bromley Common & Holwood Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Orpington Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chelsfield Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Bromley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- St. Mary Cray Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hayes & Coney Hall Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bickley & Sundridge Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Darwin Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Chislehurst Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Paul's Cray Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bromley Town Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Farnborough & Crofton
BR6 7AG, BR6 9NZ, BR5 1HG, BR6 8AS, BR6 8AB, BR6 7DB, BR6 8QD, BR6 7AS, BR6 7BE … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9.5 miles15.3 km
- London Gatwick Airport 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Orpington Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Petts Wood Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Farnborough & Crofton Ad
- The Landing Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Brama 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The George & Dragon 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Croydon 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Castle Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Glendevon House Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Toby Carvery Beckenham by Innkeeper's Collection 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Station Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Farnborough & Crofton
- Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Primary
- Darrick Wood Junior School Primary
- Darrick Wood School Secondary
- Farnborough Primary School Primary
- Newstead Wood School Secondary
- Tubbenden Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 5.2 miles8.3 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Beckenham Library Library 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Park View Road Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Selhurst Park Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Valley Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km