Living in the fast lane: Bromley's St Mark’s Square development brings 200 new flats near fast train links to central London

Bromley in outer south-east London is one of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “opportunity areas”, where housing developments and transport improvements are being fast-tracked.

St Mark’s Square brings 200 flats to a new quarter that mixes homes, shops, leisure and arts, set around a new public square and performance space.

Direct trains to Victoria and Blackfriars from Bromley South station, moments away, take less than 20 minutes.

Prices start at £340,000. Call CBRE on 020 7519 5900.

Also in the town centre is Woodhams Apartments, with 29 flats from £299,000. call JDM on 020 8295 2525.