Cray Avenue: Life Sciences and Healthcare London Biggin Hill: Innovation and Aviation cluster

Cray Valley, located in the north-south corridor of Bromley, is fast becoming one of South East England’s most exciting destinations for life sciences, healthcare innovation, and cleantech investment.

Designated as a Strategic Industrial Location (SIL), it offers a rare combination of lab-ready, scalable space with strong transport links and access to London’s top research and NHS institutions. Anchored by hubs like Crayfields and Klinger Industrial Parks, the zone supports a dynamic mix of precision diagnostics, pharmaceutical logistics, modular lab development, and advanced R&D. The area is future-ready, with green infrastructure, electric logistics hubs, and buildings designed with circular economy principles in mind.

What sets Cray Valley apart is its ability to deliver what central London can’t: affordable, adaptable commercial space in a supportive, innovation-focused environment. Businesses such as Specac, and PS Analyticals are already growing here, backed by planning policies that enable smart, sustainable expansion.

Close links to London South East Colleges’ Orpington Campus and a thriving retail and amenities base in Orpington add further depth to the area’s investment appeal. With Opportunity Bromley driving growth and collaboration across this zone, Cray Valley is set to become a flagship destination for health and science-led businesses that want to scale, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

Biggin Hill and the surrounding aviation and innovation growth zone represent one of the most dynamic investment offers in South East England.

At the heart of this zone is London Biggin Hill Airport, the capital’s dedicated business aviation hub, delivering over £200 million to the UK economy annually, with 72% of that value felt directly in Bromley. The airport is home to more than 70 aerospace and engineering companies, including global names like Bombardier and Formula One Management, and supports over 2,600 skilled jobs, making it a major employment location. With a dedicated focus on clean aviation, modern infrastructure, and R&D, the area is rapidly becoming a national centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing, maintenance, and training in the aviation sector.

Located just six minutes by Heli Shuttle from central London and offering unrestricted access to over 750 global destinations, the site delivers unparalleled connectivity for investors and businesses alike.

Opportunity Bromley is now accelerating development in this innovation-rich zone, unlocking new commercial plots, supporting high-value employers, and driving sustainable aviation growth. With its blend of strategic location, skilled technical workforce, and innovation-ready infrastructure, London Biggin Hill is not just an airport, it’s where the future of aerospace is being built.