Flats to rent in Elmers End & SE25 and Houses to rent in Elmers End & SE25

Green and busy, perfect for commuters and families, Elmers End (together with Eden Park) is one of the best bets for really beautiful homes that won't shatter your budget.

With a large green at its centre, Elmers End has an open space that many suburbs would envy already built in. Of course, in this area of the south east, there are plenty of green spaces nearby. The parade that lines the green includes some busy local shops, and there are larger stores within very easy reach whether you wend towards Croydon or Beckenham, both of which are quite close.

Property here is mostly based on the 1930s terrace and semi, with plenty of these large, internally spacious houses on offer. There are a few streets however of Victorian houses as well. In the centre, near the rail station, the pressure of catering to the hungry commuter market has led to some very nice apartment blocks being erected and these are great for single professionals or couples. Towards the northern part, Upper Elmers End and Eden Park, there are some larger detached houses which are amongst the most desirable in the area.

Elmers End is in the Borough of Bromley which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
For specific information on this borough, or to contact individual departments please click here to visit their website.

Borough of Bromley website: Borough of Bromley

In General:
The London boroughs are administrative centres responsible for collecting local taxes (Council Tax and Business Rates) and then spending the funds received on local services. They are run by Borough Councils who are elected by borough residents on a four year cycle. The totals that they spend will depend on the rates of tax that they levy plus funds allocated from central government and other sources.

While many of the services (schools, roads, planning, rubbish collection and social services) are standard, levels of provision will vary according to the overall political will as expressed by the voters.

Your tax liability (as a resident) will be based on the council tax band of your home. These bands are set by Valuation Officers and there is scope for appeal. The rate bands are then used to determine the amounts of tax levied. So, while the bands will remain largely constant the levels of tax can go up and, in theory, down.

You may claim discounts or exemptions based on your circumstances. For example, as the only adult in a property you can get a 25% reduction on your bill. Other reductions are available for qualifying second adults and Council Tax Benefit claimants.

There is more information available at the HM Customs & Excise website.

Borough of Bromley Council Tax