Bickley Place is situated in the leafy district of Bickley, close to Bromley town centre.

Historically known for its cultural heritage and woodland, Bromley is currently a major residential area, and was voted in 2023 as the best London borough to live in by Homeviews, due to its reputation for safety, top-rated schools and green open space proving attractive to both families and young professionals.

The immediate locality is predominantly residential, and there are a number of excellent schools close by including Bromley Trust Academy and Bickley Park Prepatory School. Bickley Primary School is located to the west and to the immediate south is a Tesco Superstore.

The London Borough of Bromley contains the largest quantum of parkland in London, with approximately 2,585 hectares of green open spaces. Havelock Recreation Ground, Norman Park, Bromley Common, Queens Gardens and Bromley Park are all located within easy walking distance and The Petts Wood and Hawkwood National Park is 3.0 km to the east of the site, providing access to over 300 acres of green open space.

There are a number of sporting and leisure amenities in the surrounding area, including Bromley Football Club, Bickley Cricket Club and Sundridge Park Golf Club. In addition, The Pavilion leisure centre is located 1.0 km to the north-west of the site, providing access to a gym, swimming pool and bowling alley and a Nuffield Health Centre in Bromley Town Centre.

Bromley town centre (1.0 km to the west) has a good high street with retailers including Marks & Spencer, LIDL and WH Smith in addition to the Bromley Picturehouse. The Glades Shopping Centre comprises over 100 shopping units and there is a historic market in Bromley every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.