Your Move Orpington Local Area Guide

Why move to Orpington?

Orpington is a vibrant town within the London Borough of Bromley on the border of South East London and the historic county of Kent. Central London is 13 miles with great transport links and there is some beautiful countryside within easy reach.

Outstanding schools mean this is great for families and commuters will appreciate the fast train links. The town centre offers a range of pubs and eateries plus the recently opened cinema.

Schools in Orpington

The area provides a large number of primary and secondary schools many being rated as outstanding. St Olaves Grammar and the selective Newstead Woods school for girls together with Orpington College in the town centre.

Transport in Orpington

Numerous bus services give easy access to Bromley, Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lewisham with DLR services. Orpington station is located ½ mile from Your Move O’Neil and has frequent fast services to Central London. Alternatively St Mary Cray station serves Victoria and Blackfriars. London City airport 10 miles, Gatwick 19 miles and Heathrow 25 miles.

Parks and Recreation in Orpington

Walnuts Leisure centre, Bowling alley, Priory Gardens, Crofton Roman Villa, High Elms country park and golf course and beautiful National Trust woodland.