The Chestnuts is in Beckenham and in Bromley district. BR3 4DU is located in the Clock House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chestnuts, Beckenham, BR3 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 4DN, BR3 4DT, BR3 4DX, BR3 4LD, BR3 4DY, BR3 4LB, BR3 4BU, BR3 4DZ, BR3 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR3 4DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% | 55.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 41.4% | 44.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 38.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 43.1% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 57.9% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 19% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.3% | 69% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 77% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 77.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 4.2% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chestnuts was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Clock House average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chestnuts has the 25th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Clock House and the 306th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Chestnuts, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-04-14 | £289,486 |
| 3 The Chestnuts, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-03 | £273,230 |
| 11 The Chestnuts, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2022-05-27 | £326,588 |
| 7 The Chestnuts, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-07 | £292,476 |
| 4 The Chestnuts, Beckenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-01-16 | £268,985 |
BR3 4DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR3 4DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Primary School Churchfields Road , BR3 4QY | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Primary School Churchfields Road , BR3 4QY | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balgowan Primary School Balgowan Road , BR3 4HJ | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelsey Park Sports College Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelnut Fleur | 124 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 282 yd | |
| Beckenham Curry Club | 4 Goodwood Parade, Upper Elmers End Road | 422 yd | |
| The King And I | 41 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 445 yd | |
| Goodfella Vapes & Coffee | 129 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 450 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 115 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre | Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 260 yd | |
| The Elm Tree | 116 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 289 yd | |
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club | Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham | 709 yd | |
| Beckenham Social Club | 89 - 91 Churchfields Road, Beckenham | 868 yd | |
| Conservative Club | West Beckenham Conservative Club Lt, 1 Sidney Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai & Chaat | 120 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 282 yd | |
| Metro Kebab | 51 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 322 yd | |
| Yolkin Ltd | 49 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 323 yd | |
| Baristo Ltd | Elmers End Railway Station, Elmers End Road | 342 yd | |
| Blue Planet Fish & Chips | 4 Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Croydon Road | 483 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Beckenham) ELMERS END ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 305 yd |
| Churchfields Primary School CHURCHFIELDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE CHURCHFIELDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE CHURCHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club BALMORAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground (Eden Park) STANHOPE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Beckenham) STANHOPE GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.