Elmstead Lane is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 5EG is located in the Mottingham 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 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 5SG, BR7 5ET, BR7 5ES, BR7 5EU, BR7 5ER, BR7 5RL, BR7 5ED, BR7 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR7 5EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.1% | 52.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 21.8% | 22.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 60.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 55.8% | 59.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.1% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 57.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.4% | 77.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 84.7% | 77.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 76.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0.8% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmstead Lane was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmstead Lane has the 67th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 375th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2025-03-27 | £832,570 |
| 22 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-03-20 | £1,103,406 |
| 16 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-10-28 | £873,926 |
| 43 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2021-09-01 | £1,154,586 |
| 47A Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,219,156 |
BR7 5EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlecombe Primary School Castlecombe Road , Mottingham SE9 4AT | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead Wood Primary School Castlecombe Road , Mottingham SE9 4AT | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity College 81 Plaistow Lane , BR1 3LL | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Haven | 2 Walden Parade, Walden Road | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babington House School GRANGE DRIVE | 314 yd | |
| Chislehurst Sports And Country Club Elmstead Lane | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Bullers Wood School ST. NICOLAS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.