neighbouring areas
Orpington is a suburban development and is the second largest town in the London Borough of Bromley. The area, with its excellent road and rail transport links is particularly popular with commuters. The estate agents in Orpington report that with the number of schools, good selection of amenities and its proximity to the countryside Orpington is also popular with families. There is a wide variety of property for sale in Orpington - whether you are a first time buyer searching for flats for sale in Orpington, or a family searching for good sized houses in tree lined streets you will find it in Orpington. Housing immediately surrounding the centre of town comprises of roads of Victorian terraced and semi detached houses, with more substantial properties in nearby Crofton. Expect to pay £299k+ for a substantially sized four bedroom semi-detached house close to the mainline station and shops.
Amenities for properties in Orpington
The High Street and adjacent Walnuts Shopping Centre contain a wide selection of high-street shops, restaurants and coffee shops, as well as a market (taking place three days a week) located in front of Orpington College, and the police station. There are larger retail outlets in the industrial estate on Cray Avenue and Sevenoaks Way, including the new Nugent Shopping Park. The town has a large leisure centre, with a swimming pool, gym and fitness classes. There are also a number of health clubs in the area, as well as a dry ski slope and numerous golf courses and a large newly rebuilt and refurbished hospital. Orpington is ideally placed to benefit from entertainment and leisure facilities in nearby Bromley; Bluewater Shopping Centre is a 30 minute drive from Orpington. Families searching for houses for sale in Orpington will appreciate the wide selection of schools suitable for all ages in the area.
Transport for Orpington
Residents of Orpington benefit from good transport links. Frequent rail services operate from Orpington’s mainline station into London Victoria, and London Bridge. By road, junction 4 of the M25 motorway is just four miles from the town centre and provides links to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, as well as Ashford International rail station for links to the continent.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Orpington, you should also consider registering with estate agents in Bromley, Sidcup and Bexley.