Biggin Hill is a small town in south London, England, located within the London Borough of Bromley. It is located near the border with the Tandridge District of Surrey. Prior to April 1965 it formed part of the county of Kent. Postally it is the only settlement of London with a Westerham, Kent post town address. It is one of the highest settlements of London, with an elevation ranging from 170 metres (560 ft) to over 210 metres (690 ft) above sea level.
Population: 13,535
Latitude: 51° 18' 47.84" N
Longitude: 0° 02' 3.59" E
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