Elmstead Lane is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 5EN 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 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 4ND, BR7 6EX, BR7 6EL, BR7 6EW, BR7 6EZ, SE9 4NG, SE9 4NE, SE9 4LX, SE9 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR7 5EN, 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 | 58.8% | 55.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 41.2% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 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 | 38.1% | 37.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 40.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 52.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 21.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 29.2% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 84.4% | 78% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 73.4% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 13.2% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 73.4% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmstead Lane was 145.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% higher than the Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmstead Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park and the 246th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-14 | £495,146 |
| 188 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-08-22 | £546,618 |
| 182 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-05-19 | £531,804 |
| 192 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-02-04 | £658,065 |
| 180 Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-10-05 | £709,272 |
BR7 5EN 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlecombe Primary School Castlecombe Road , Mottingham SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,938 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 | 4,840 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 | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Fish & Chips - Kebab & Burger | 10 Cranley Parade, Kimmeridge Road | 538 yd | |
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive | 567 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 11 Beaconsfield Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 581 yd | |
| Cafe Mound | 8 The Mound | 631 yd | |
| Coffee Haven | 2 Walden Parade, Walden Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 492 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken | 68 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham | 493 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 538 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 4 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 545 yd | |
| Dil Tandoori | 17 Beaconsfield Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 581 yd | |
| China Jade | 3 Beaconsfield Parade, Kimmeridge Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, Kimmeridge Road | 493 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 492 yd |
| Chislehurst Sports And Country Club Elmstead Lane | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Babington House School GRANGE DRIVE | 896 yd | |
| Red Hill Primary School RED HILL | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.