Willow Vale is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 5DF is located in the Chislehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Vale, Chislehurst, BR7 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 5BZ, BR7 5QP, BR7 5BY, BR7 5FB, BR7 5DA, BR7 5EX, BR7 5BJ, BR7 5BU, BR7 5XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR7 5DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR7 5DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 70% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 55.6% | 56.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 45.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.2% | 87.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 91.8% | 88.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 87.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 76.7% | 18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Vale was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willow Vale has the 36th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 243rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Willow Vale, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-10-18 | £949,708 |
| 6 Willow Vale, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-05-21 | £1,860,889 |
| 7 Willow Vale, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2020-03-16 | £1,155,153 |
| 7 Willow Vale, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2011-04-19 | £1,143,462 |
| 6 Willow Vale, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2010-08-24 | £2,158,465 |
BR7 5DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
BR7 5DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Road Infant School Mead Road Infant School , Mead Road BR7 6AD | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgebury Primary School Belmont Lane , BR7 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger & Spices | 67 High Street, Chislehurst | 341 yd | |
| Nene Cafe & Bistro | 111 High Street, Chislehurst | 341 yd | |
| Chislehurst Fish Bar | 107 High Street, Chislehurst | 341 yd | |
| Cinnamon Culture | 95 - 97 High Street, Chislehurst | 341 yd | |
| Shaon Restaurant | 109 High Street, Chislehurst | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | 2 High Street, Chislehurst | 429 yd | |
| The Gordon Arms | Gordon Arms, 47 Park Road | 517 yd | |
| Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering | Camden Place, Camden Park Road | 786 yd | |
| Imperial Arms | Old Hill, Chislehurst | 1,056 yd | |
| Ramblers Rest | Mill Place, Chislehurst | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House Chinese Takeaway | 101 High Street, Chislehurst | 341 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 341 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 Green Lane, Chislehurst | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chislehurst Recreation Ground EMPRESS DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 169 yd |
| Red Hill Primary School RED HILL | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Chislehurst Golf Club CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PARK ROAD | golf | 790 yd |
| Babington House School GRANGE DRIVE | 981 yd | |
| Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.