Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Bromley, South East London

Property to rent in Bromley

The London Borough of Bromley, located south-east of the capital, includes Beckenham, Orpington, West Wickham, Crystal Palace, Cray Valley, Penge, Anerley, Biggin Hill, and the town of Bromley. It is an extremely popular place to live as it is a mix of protected countryside, picturesque parks and woodland mixed with local towns and suburban housing. Bromley town centre has much to offer by way of transport, shops and entertainment, and London's West End is less than 12 miles away.

Property in the Borough of Bromley is covered by postcode BR1 and comprises a variety of periods and styles. There are terraced streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses as well as 1930s properties. Much of the area’s growth has happened since WWII with the construction in the 1960s of townhouses, detached and semi-detached houses, purpose-built flats and modern developments. Three-bedroom Victorian houses to rent in Bromley, located within easy reach of public transport are on offer for a monthly rental in the region of £950. Four-bedroom semi-detached houses are from £1,100 per month. If you are looking for flats to rent in Bromley offering one bedroom you should expect to pay a monthly rental of £650. Flats offering two bedrooms, close to good public transport, are from £725 per month.

Amenities for property in Bromley

The Glades Shopping Centre has over 126 stores, bars and restaurants and is located in Bromley town centre. There are more shops along the High Street, including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer, plus the usual banks, building societies and estate agents. On Fridays and Saturdays there is a Farmers’ market and, for really serious shopping, Bromley is conveniently located to Bluewater. Bromley town has lots of attractions such as health and sports clubs, a theatre, cinema and library; and restaurants, bars and nightclubs. There are many local parks and gardens and the opportunity to enjoy rural pursuits including fishing, golf and horse riding. The Borough of Bromley has 77 primary schools and 18 secondary schools, including Ravensbourne School and, for adult education, Bromley College.

Transport in Bromley

Bromley offers excellent transport links and has stations in Bromley North with the main station in Bromley South providing services to London Victoria and Blackfriars.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Bromley, or for buy-to-let opportunities, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Beckenham, Dulwich and Grove Park.