BR postcode area
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Table:
Postcode district

Post town

Coverage

Local authority area(s)

BR1

BROMLEY

Bromley, Bickley, Downham, Sundridge

Bromley, Lewisham

BR2

BROMLEY, KESTON

Hayes, Shortlands, Bickley, Bromley Common, Keston, Leaves Green

Bromley

BR3

BECKENHAM

Beckenham, Elmers End, Shortlands, Eden Park, Park Langley

Bromley, Lewisham, Croydon

BR4

WEST WICKHAM

West Wickham

Bromley

BR5

ORPINGTON

Petts Wood, St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Ruxley

Bromley

BR6

ORPINGTON

Orpington, Locksbottom, Farnborough, Green Street Green, Chelsfield, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Well Hill

Bromley, Sevenoaks

BR7

CHISLEHURST

Chislehurst, Elmstead

Bromley, Greenwich

BR8

SWANLEY

Swanley, Hextable, Crockenhill, Swanley Village, Hockenden

Sevenoaks, Bromley, Dartford

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A post town is a required part of all postal addresses in the United Kingdom and Ireland , and a basic unit of the postal delivery system . Including the correct post town in the address increases the chance of a letter or parcel being delivered on time . Post towns in general originated as the location of delivery offices . As of 2004 [ update ] , their main function is to distinguish between localities or street names in addresses not including a postcode .
Bromley is a large town in South East London , England , and the principal town of the London Borough of Bromley . Its location is 9.3 miles ( 15.0 km ) south-east of Charing Cross , The town , which is also made up of Bickley , Downham , Sundridge , Hayes , Shortlands , Keston and Leaves Green , had a population of 87,889 as of 2011 , whilst the borough overall had a population of 331,096 . Historically a market town , chartered in 1158 , Bromley was an ancient parish in the county of Kent . Its location on a coaching route and the opening of a railway station in 1858 were key to its development , and the shift from an agrarian village to commerce and retail . As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century , Bromley significantly increased in population and was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1903 . A commercial and retail district , it has been part of Greater London since 1965 .
Bickley is a district and a local government electoral ward in South East London , within the London Borough of Bromley . It is located east of Bromley and is situated 10.4 miles ( 16.7 km ) south east of Charing Cross . It is known for its large and expensive houses .
Downham is a district of south-east London , England , within the London Borough of Lewisham . It borders the London Borough of Bromley , and is located north of Bromley and south of Catford . Downham was named in honour of Lord Downham , who was chairman of the London County Council between 1919-20 . The Prime Meridian passes just to the west of Downham .
Sundridge Park is an area of South East London within the London Borough of Bromley . It lies north of Bromley and borders the London Borough of Lewisham . It is distinct from Sundridge , a village in the county of Kent .
The London Borough of Bromley ( /ˈbrɒmli/ ( listen ) ) is the southeasternmost of the 32 London boroughs that make up Greater London along with the City of London . It is named after Bromley , its principal town ; other major towns are Beckenham and Orpington . The local authority is Bromley London Borough Council . [ n 1 ]
Lewisham ( /ˈluːɪʃəm/ ( listen ) ) is a London borough in South London ; it forms part of Inner London . The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham . The local authority is Lewisham London Borough Council , based in Catford . Lewisham is well known for its high school exclusion rates : it had the third highest school exclusion rates in the United Kingdom in 2018 . The Prime Meridian passes through Lewisham . Blackheath , Goldsmiths , University of London and Millwall F.C . are located within the borough .
Hayes is a suburban area of South East London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent . It is located south of Bromley , and 11 miles ( 18 km ) south-east of Charing Cross and it neighbours Coney Hall .
Shortlands is an area of South East London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent . It is located east of Beckenham and west of Bromley .
Bromley Common ( grid reference TQ420670 ) is the area centered on the road of the same name , stretching between Masons Hill at the south end of Bromley and Hastings Road , Locksbottom . The area lies in the London Borough of Bromley and borders onto other suburbs such as Petts Wood and Orpington .
Keston is a village in Greater London , England , located within the London Borough of Bromley and beyond London urban sprawl . It is part suburban , part rural in nature and lies on the edge of Hayes Common , to the northwest of the Greater London / Kent border . It includes the small hamlet of Nash to the southwest .
Leaves Green is a village in Greater London within the London Borough of Bromley . The village lies on the Bromley to Westerham road ( A233 ) , adjacent to the north-western perimeter of Biggin Hill Airport . It is some 5 miles ( 8.0 km ) south of Bromley and 2 miles ( 3.2 km ) north of Biggin Hill . Leaves Green village has a large ( and eponymous ) village green which straddles the A233 . This is the location for one of London 's coal tax posts ( number 186 ) which formerly denoted the boundary of the area in which the City of London Corporation was empowered to collect duty on coal . The post is also depicted on the village sign .
Beckenham ( /ˈbɛkənəm/ ) is a town in Greater London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley . It borders Beckenham Place Park and Bellingham in the London Borough of Lewisham ( to the north ) and is centred 8.4 miles ( 13.5 km ) south-east of Charing Cross . Its population at the 2011 census counted 46,844 inhabitants . Beckenham was , until the coming of the railway in 1857 , a small village , with most of its land being rural and private parkland . John Barwell Cator and his family began the leasing and selling of land for the building of villas which led to a rapid increase in population , between 1850 and 1900 , from 2,000 to 26,000 . Housing and population growth has continued at a lesser pace since 1900 . The town , directly west of Bromley , has areas of commerce and industry , principally around the curved network of streets featuring its high street and is served in transport by three main railway stations - nine within the post town - plus towards its western periphery two Tramlink stations . In common with the rest of Bromley , the largest borough of London by area , Beckenham has several pockets of recreational land which are a mixture of sports grounds , fishing ponds and parks .
Elmers End is an area of south-east London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley . It is located south of Beckenham .
Eden Park is an area of South East London , within the London Borough of Bromley . It lies South West of Bromley .
Park Langley is a suburb of Beckenham , London which was first developed in the 1900s on the historic Langley Park Estate by H & G Taylor Builders . The initial phase ( 1909-1913 ) was laid out under the influence of the garden city movement with individual houses in a generous sylvan landscape . The layout of the estate and the design of most of the houses was entrusted to Reginald C Fry . Other architects who designed houses for this initial phase were Edgar Underwood , H. T. Bromley , Sothern Dexter , and Durrans & Groves . The first roads to be laid out were Wickham Way , Elwill Way and Hayes Way in 1909 . Malmains Way , Whitecroft Way and Styles Way followed in 1910 . Around 80 houses were complete by 1914 although by that time H & G Taylor had been succeeded by The London and Kent Estate Ltd . This initial phase of the estate was designated a Conservation Area in 1989 . The estate development included a golf club ( opened 1910 ) housed in the old LangleyPark Mansion and a tennis club . The mansion was destroyed by fire in 1913 . The estates most historically interesting house is 2 Whitecroft Way by Reginald C Fry - the design for which won the Ideal Home competition in 1911 and was erected at Olympia in the Ideal Home Show of 1912 . The famous Langley Park Garage ( Chinese Garage ) adjoins the first phase of the Park Langley suburb but was not part of its development .
The London Borough of Croydon ( pronunciation ( help·info ) ) is a London borough in South London , part of Outer London . It covers an area of 87 km2 ( 33.6 sq mi ) . It is the southernmost borough of London . At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name ; while other urban centres include Coulsdon , Purley , South Norwood , and Thornton Heath . Croydon is mentioned in Domesday Book , and from a small market town has expanded into one of the most populous areas on the fringe of London . The borough is now one of London 's leading business , financial and cultural centres , and its influence in entertainment and the arts contribute to its status as a major metropolitan centre . The borough was formed in 1965 from the merger of the County Borough of Croydon with Coulsdon and Purley Urban District , both of which had been within Surrey . The local authority , Croydon London Borough Council , is now part of London Councils , the local government association for Greater London . The economic strength of Croydon dates back mainly to Croydon Airport which was a major factor in the development of Croydon as a business centre . Once London 's main airport for all international flights to and from the capital , it was closed on 30 September 1959 due to the lack of expansion space needed for an airport to serve the growing city . It is now a Grade II listed building and tourist attraction . Croydon Council and its predecessor Croydon Corporation unsuccessfully applied for city status in 1954 , 2000 , 2002 and 2012 .
West Wickham is a suburban area of South East London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent . It is on the line of a Roman road , the London to Lewes Way , and is east of Croydon and south west of Bromley . It is 10.3 miles ( 16.6 km ) south east of Charing Cross .
Petts Wood is a suburb of south-east London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and previously the historic county of Kent . It lies north-west of Orpington and south-east of Bromley .
St Mary Cray is an area of South East London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley . It was a historic market town in the county of Kent . It is located north of Orpington , and 13 miles ( 21 km ) south-east of Charing Cross .
St Paul 's Cray is an area of South East London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent . It is located south of Sidcup and north of Orpington .
Ruxley is a small settlement in southeast London , England , with no present formal boundaries . It is located 21 km ( 13 mi ) southeast by east of Charing Cross , in the northeast corner of the London Borough of Bromley on the borough boundary with the southeast corner of the London Borough of Bexley , and is also adjacent to the Greater London border with Kent , overlapping into the Sevenoaks District and Borough of Dartford in Kent . Ruxley lies east of Sidcup and west of Swanley , on green belt land , where two main roads pass through east-west connecting London to the coast . Ruxley was a parish prior to 1557 and had its own thirteenth century church , St Botolph 's . Ruxley 's central location on the main road made it an important meeting place for the Hundred of Ruxley , which was named after it . Today still a major transport route , Ruxley 's location on green belt land is on the edge of London 's urban sprawl , industrial and residential areas are found on the west side , but to the east this quickly turns into more rural woodland and farmland . Ruxley Gravel Pits is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest located on the west side of Ruxley . Today the area is known for Ruxley Manor , a large site with a garden centre and other retailers and services .
Orpington is a town and electoral ward in Greater London , England , at the south-eastern edge of London 's urban sprawl . Part of the borough of Bromley , it is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London . It was an ancient parish in the county of Kent . It is located is 13.3 miles from Charing Cross . The town of Orpington , including its localities such as Petts Wood , Farnborough and Chelsfield , had a population of 90,315 as of 2011 .
Locksbottom is an area of South East London within the London Borough of Bromley . It is located west of Orpington and south east of Bromley . It consists of a parade of shops on Crofton Road running from the Fantail to Tugmutton Common . At one end is the Black Horse pub , with the Whyte Lion pub at the other . The major building in the area is a large Sainsbury 's which backs onto the Princess Royal University Hospital . The hospital , which originally started as a workhouse infirmary in March 1845 , developed into one of Bromley 's main hospitals by the late 1990s . Locksbottom was famous in the 1970s for its Christmas lights displays and had many famous personalities switching on the lights , but over the last few years it has declined dramatically . Locksbottom has still maintained its village atmosphere , but has suffered with the increase of bigger local shopping complexes .
Farnborough is an area of South East London within the London Borough of Bromley . It is located south west of Orpington and south east of Bromley . It is also 13.4 miles ( 21.6 km ) southeast of Charing Cross .
Green Street Green is a village in South East London , in the London Borough of Bromley . It is located south of Orpington . It is within the historic boundaries of Kent and has been administered as part of London since 1965 .
Chelsfield is a large village in south-east London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley . It is south-east of Orpington , near London 's county border with Kent . It is within the historic boundaries of Kent but has been administered as part of London since 1965 .
Downe ( /daʊn/ ) is a village in Greater London , England , located within the London Borough of Bromley but beyond the London urban sprawl . Downe is 3.4 miles ( 5.5 km ) south west of Orpington and 14.2 miles ( 22.9 km ) south east of Charing Cross . Downe lies on a hill , and much of the centre of the village is unchanged ; the former village school now acts as the village hall . The word Downe originates from the Anglosaxon word dūn , latterly down , hence the South and North Downs . In April 1965 , it ( and the remaining part of Orpington Urban District Council ) , which was abolished , came within the newly created London Borough of Bromley . The village is in the historic county of Kent . When Charles Darwin moved there in 1842 , the village was known as Down . Its name was changed later to Downe .
Pratt 's Bottom is a village in Greater London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent . It is south of its parent parish of Orpington , and beyond London 's urban sprawl . It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names . It is a small village , consisting of a main road ( Rushmore Hill ) on which is situated a school , a village shop ( the post office was closed as part of the widespread branch closures of June 2008 ) and the Bulls Head pub , two small churches and a few side roads . There is a village hall behind the green .
Well Hill is a small rural settlement within the civil parish of Shoreham in the Sevenoaks District of Kent , England . It lies between the M25 motorway and Orpington , in the London Borough of Bromley , and is 16 miles ( 26 km ) south-east of Charing Cross , the traditional centre of London . The hamlet consists of several small cross roads on minor country roads which are mostly without street lighting or pavement and some are single track for a length and lined with trees . There are many detached houses with fairly large gardens , scattered with trees , a public house and a small church ; further out there are several farms with many fields , and larger , denser woodland . Well Hill is sometimes referred to as a village but usually a hamlet ; although not an absolute definition , it does not have its own parish at present . Well Hill along with Crockenhill to the north make the electoral ward Crockenhill and Well Hill Ward ; however the settlement is within the Shoreham Parish not Crockenhill Parish . Well Hill has a UKIP councillor .
Sevenoaks is a local government district in west Kent , England . Its council is based in the town of Sevenoaks . The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of Sevenoaks Urban District , Sevenoaks Rural District and part of Dartford Rural District .
Chislehurst ( /ˈtʃɪzəlˌhɜːrst/ ) is a suburban district in southeast London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley . It borders the London Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich , and lies east of Bromley and southwest of Sidcup . It is 10.5 miles ( 16.9 km ) southeast of Charing Cross . Chislehurst is in the historic county of Kent .
Elmstead is a residential district in south-east London , England , within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent . It is located north-east of Bromley .
The Royal Borough of Greenwich ( /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/ ( listen ) , /ˈɡrɪnɪdʒ/ , /ˈɡrɪnɪtʃ/ or /ˈɡrɛnɪdʒ/ ) is a London borough in southeast London . Taking its name from the historic town of Greenwich , the London Borough of Greenwich was formed in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963 . The new borough covered the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich and part of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich to the east . The local council is Greenwich London Borough Council which meets in Woolwich Town Hall . The council 's offices are also based in Woolwich , the main urban centre in the borough . Greenwich is world-famous as the location of the Greenwich prime meridian , on which all Coordinated Universal Time is based . The prime meridian running through Greenwich and the Greenwich Observatory is where the designation Greenwich Mean Time , or GMT began , and on which all world times are based . In 2012 , Greenwich was listed as a top ten global destination by Frommer 's - the only UK destination to be listed . To mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II , Greenwich became a Royal Borough on 3 February 2012 , due in part to its historic links with the Royal Family , and to its UNESCO World Heritage Site status as home of the Prime Meridian .
Swanley is a town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent , England . It is located approximately 15 miles ( 24 km ) southeast of central London , adjacent to the Greater London boundary and within the M25 motorway periphery . The population at the 2011 census was 16,226 . The local council is Swanley Town Council .
Hextable is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent , England . It lies 2 miles ( 3.2 km ) north of Swanley and 4 miles ( 6.4 km ) south of Dartford .
Crockenhill is a village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent , England . It is located south of Swanley and east of Orpington , and lies close to the border with Greater London .
Swanley Village is a small village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent , England located 1 mile north east of Swanley . Swanley Village was originally known as Swanley but with the arrival of the London , Chatham and Dover Railway line , specifically the junction between the Chatham Main Line and the Maidstone East Line to the west of the village , a new settlement grew up . This was called Swanley Junction , but soon grew and became known as Swanley , with the village thus becoming known as Swanley Village . Its church is dedicated to St Paul . The local pubs are The Lamb and The Red Lion .
Hockenden is a rural hamlet of South East London , within the London Borough of Bromley . It is located on the border of Greater London with Kent , north west of Swanley .
The Borough of Dartford is a local government district in the north-west of the county of Kent , England . Its council is based in the town of Dartford . It is part of the contiguous London urban area . It borders the borough of Gravesham to the east , Sevenoaks District to the south , the London Borough of Bexley to the west , and the Thurrock unitary authority in Essex to the north , across the River Thames . The borough was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the Municipal Borough of Dartford , the Swanscombe Urban District , and part of the Dartford Rural District . According to the 2011 Census , its population was 97,365 .