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1 bed retirement property for sale Forge Close, Bromley, BR2

Offers in region of

£129,950

Added on 17/10/2026

Retirement home

Type: Retirement Property
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £250 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

About this property

We are pleased to present this spacious one-bedroom retirement apartment located on the ground floor, covering approximately 519 sqft. The apartment enjoys views of the well-maintained communal gardens. It features a living area, a fitted kitchen, a well-sized bedroom, and a bathroom, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a manageable living space.

Floorplan

Council tax

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Per year

Band A

£1,427
Band B

£1,664
Band C

£1,902
Band D

£2,140
Band E

£2,616
Band F

£3,091
Band G

£3,567
Band H

£4,280

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Bromley, 2026/27 bills run from £1,427 a year in band A to £4,280 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Bromley, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

October 2026 £129,950

1 bed · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

This home

£250 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£547 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£418 / sq ft

£250 / sq ft

£682 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£250 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in BR2 (£418–£682, 10th–90th percentile, 1,168 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,168 homes sold in BR2 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in BR2 →

Location

Forge Close, Bromley, BR2

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £129,950

£64k £195k

Deposit10% £13,000

£0 £130k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £116,950 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £26,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 3, Hopton Court, Forge Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2025	517 sq ft £271/sq ft	517 sq ft	£271	£140,000
Flat 5, Hopton Court, Forge Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	549 sq ft £246/sq ft	549 sq ft	£246	£135,000
Flat 20, Hopton Court, Forge Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2024	484 sq ft £341/sq ft	484 sq ft	£341	£165,000
3, Forge Close Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jun 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£830,000
1, Forge Close Detached	Detached	Jun 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£715,000
Flat 12, Hopton Court, Forge Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2022	398 sq ft £389/sq ft	398 sq ft	£389	£155,000
Flat 16, Hopton Court, Forge Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2021	431 sq ft £325/sq ft	431 sq ft	£325	£140,000
Flat 8, Hopton Court, Forge Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2021	280 sq ft £661/sq ft	280 sq ft	£661	£185,000