South Street, Bromley Explained

Country:England
Map Type:Greater London
Region:London
Official Name:South Street
Post Town:WESTERHAM
Postcode Area:TN
Postcode District:TN16
Dial Code:01959
London Borough:Bromley
Coordinates:51.2976°N 0.0518°W

South Street is a hamlet in the far south of the London Borough of Bromley,[1] 16.5miles south south-east from Charing Cross. It is the highest settlement in all of the London Region, averaging about 220m (720feet) above sea level. It is about 1 km east of the larger settlement of Tatsfield, and about 5miles from Junction 5 of the M25, and lies outside London's contiguous built-up area. The hamlet lies along the A233 road, which connects Biggin Hill with the A25 near Westerham.

The area is now commonly known as Westerham Hill. Part of Westerham Hill is the highest point in Greater London, and like much of the North Downs its southern face (one mile south of South Street) is quite steep, being an escarpment. The south face here is in Kent.[2]

Historically, South Street’s main crops were strawberries, which were sold at Covent Garden; and grass for grazing (pasture) and haymaking. Livestock, including sheep and cattle, was another main source of agricultural income. A horse show was held and a stud farm previously existed in the area.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 462.
  2. Web site: Westerham Hill - Hidden London.