Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Petts Wood is a town in south-east London, England, previously located in the historic county of Kent. It lies south of Chislehurst, west of St Paul’s Cray and Poverest, north of Orpington and Crofton, and east of Southborough and Bromley Common. The area forms part of the London Borough of Bromley local authority district in the ceremonial county of Greater London. “
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In Petts Wood, what things may you need?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Petts Wood name before moving in the neighbourhood.
In Petts Wood, what schools are nearby?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Petts Wood vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singing Lessons & Sessions | Towncourt Crescent, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Kumon Maths & English | Christ Church URC, Tudor Way, Orpington | 5 | 1 |
| The Pavilion Pre-school | Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway, Petts Wood, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Petts Wood East Pre-School | Petts Wood Memorial Hall, Woodland Way, Petts Wood, Orpington | 5 | 2 |
| Crofton Junior School | Towncourt Lane, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Petts Wood | 36 Woodhurst Avenue, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Busy Bees Pre-School Petts Wood | Petts Wood Recreation Ground, The Pavillion, Eynsford Close, Petts Wood | N/A | N/A |
| Crofton Infant School | Towncourt Lane, Orpington | 5 | 2 |
| Bright Beginnings Pre-School | Greencourt Road, Orpington | 5 | 9 |
| The Tutor Surgery Petts Wood: Katrina Summerfield | 17 The Close, Petts Wood, Orpington | 5 | 3 |
| Petts Wood Guitar | 17 The Close, Petts Wood, Orpington | 5 | 14 |
| Little Crocs Day Nursery and Pre School | 97 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Buttermilk Barn | The Caravan, 131 Queensway, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Seedlings Montessori | 227 Poverest Road, Orpington | 4 | 1 |
| Violin & Viola lessons | Eynsford Close, Petts Wood, Orpington | 5 | 3 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Petts Wood
Petts Wood has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Line Screening | 200 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood War Memorial Hall, Petts Wood | N/A | N/A |
| The Whitehouse Surgery | 123 Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington | 1.5 | 30 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Petts Wood
We assembled the train and tube stations of Petts Wood in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | Petts Wood, Orpington | 3.8 | 28 |
Post offices of Petts Wood
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Petts Wood can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood Post Office | 5 Fairway, Orpington | 2 | 44 |
In Petts Wood, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Petts Wood? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Petts Wood to help you decide to move in there.
The range of gyms in Petts Wood
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Petts Wood easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Are the restaurants in Petts Wood any good?
Petts Wood has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uskudar Restaurant | 61 Queensway, Orpington | 4.3 | 243 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 13 Fairway, Bromley | 4.3 | 144 |
| Medley Bar & Kitchen | 6 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington | 4.3 | 362 |
| Aspects of Opera – Versatile vocal trio | Towncourt Crescent, Petts Wood, Orpington | 4.3 | 2 |
| Aqua Bar & Grill – Petts Wood | The Estate Office, Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent | 4.3 | 418 |
| El Kervan | 71 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington | 4.3 | 162 |
| Coral Sea | 103 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington | 4.3 | 43 |
| Thai Moom | 131 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington | 4.3 | 211 |
| Café Maz | 2 Station Square, Orpington | 4.3 | 224 |
| Ming Chinese Restaurant | 23 Station Square, Orpington | 4.3 | 307 |
| Rajdoot | 107 Queensway, Orpington | 4.3 | 179 |
| Cardamom | 7 Chatsworth Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 168 |
| Little India | 24 Station Square, Orpington | 4.3 | 192 |
| Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar | 176-178 Petts Wood Road, Orpington | 4.3 | 705 |
| Pizza Go Go Petts Wood | Jade Hair Studios, 4 Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood, Orpington | 4.3 | 110 |
| Pettswood Kebab House | 13 Chatsworth Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 179 |
| The Sovereign of the Seas – JD Wetherspoon | 109-111 Queensway, Orpington | 4.3 | 819 |
| The Village Fish & Chips Petts Wood | The Old Wine Store, 196 Petts Wood Road, Orpington | 4.3 | 153 |
| Cyprianis | 17 Station Square, Orpington | 4.3 | 394 |
| Sun Do Chinese Takeaway | 85 Queensway, Orpington | 4.3 | 65 |
Supermarkets in Petts Wood
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Petts Wood would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Petts Wood and what company operates here.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
Museums & Galleries in the area
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Petts Wood through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
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Pubs
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Petts Wood. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Petts Wood.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
Green space in the city of Petts Wood
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Petts Wood in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
What areas are nearby?
If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Petts Wood, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.
What to do in the area of Petts Wood
It could be that Petts Wood has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Petts Wood. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Petts Wood.
Also, knowing what’s available in Petts Wood and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026