South Street
South Street is located in Greater London
South Street
South Street
Location within Greater London
London borough
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Postcode districtTN16
PoliceMetropolitan
FireLondon
AmbulanceLondon
London Assembly

South Street is a hamlet in the far south of the London Borough of Bromley,[1] 16.5 miles (27 km) south south-east from Charing Cross. It is the highest settlement in all of the London Region averaging about 220 metres (722 ft) above sea level. It is about 5 miles (8.0 km) from Junction 5 of the M25, and lies outside London's contiguous built-up area.

The area is now commonly known as Westerham Hill. Part of Westerham Hill is the highest point in London and as with all of the North Downs its southern face is quite sheer. The south face here is in Kent.[2]

Historically, South Street’s main crop was strawberries which were sold at Covent Garden; grass for grazing (pasture) and haymaking, tending, including shearing of sheep, cows and other animals provided other main agricultural income. A horse show was held and a stud farm previously existed in the area.[2]

References

  1. Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 462.
  2. 1 2 "Westerham Hill - Hidden London".
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