Elmstead Lane is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 5EL 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 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 6HG, BR7 5XS, BR7 6HQ, BR7 6ED, SE9 4EF, BR7 6NG, BR7 6NQ, SE9 4AN, BR7 6EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR7 5EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 57.8% | 52.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 42.2% | 47.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 5EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 19.8% | 26.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 56.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 10.2% | -9.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 40.9% | 56.5% | 15.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 8.5% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 10.2% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 55.8% | 21.6% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.8% | 68.7% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 83.4% | 78.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 78.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.9% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmstead Lane was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Elmstead Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 140th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 112 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-30 | £343,189 |
| 76 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-06-07 | £749,946 |
| 121 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-09-15 | £486,299 |
| 62 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-12-16 | £937,699 |
| 86 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2022-10-27 | £1,173,162 |
BR7 5EL 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlecombe Primary School Castlecombe Road , Mottingham SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,513 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 | 4,971 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 | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 405 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish & Chips - Kebab & Burger | 10 Cranley Parade, Kimmeridge Road | 648 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 11 Beaconsfield Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 655 yd | |
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive | 1,016 yd | |
| Cafe Mound | 8 The Mound | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken | 68 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham | 591 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 648 yd | |
| Dil Tandoori | 17 Beaconsfield Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 655 yd | |
| China Jade | 3 Beaconsfield Parade, Kimmeridge Road | 655 yd | |
| Superfry Fish Bar | 12 Beaconsfield Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, Kimmeridge Road | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chislehurst Sports And Country Club Elmstead Lane | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Babington House School GRANGE DRIVE | 485 yd | |
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Red Hill Primary School RED HILL | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Chislehurst Recreation Ground EMPRESS DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 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.