Lewis Mews is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 5FJ is located in the Chislehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lewis Mews, Chislehurst, BR7 5FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 5FR, BR7 5FL, BR7 5FP, BR7 5FG, BR7 5FS, BR7 5FH, BR7 5DL, BR7 6NQ, BR7 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR7 5FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 42% | 24.5% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 47.7% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 12% | 1.4% | -10.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 38.5% | 61.7% | 23.2% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 26.8% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 7.6% | -12.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 11.7% | -18.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 12% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 46.7% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.9% | 71.9% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 90% | 82.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lewis Mews was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lewis Mews has the 61st highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 337th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lewis Mews, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-10-17 | £587,134 |
| 3 Lewis Mews, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-06-20 | £667,597 |
| 6 Lewis Mews, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-08-26 | £579,823 |
| 1 Lewis Mews, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-07-31 | £625,767 |
| 10 Lewis Mews, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-05-07 | £663,261 |
BR7 5FJ 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 | 190 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlecombe Primary School Castlecombe Road , Mottingham SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,851 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 | 4,355 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 | 5,366 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 | 358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Foundation 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 | 222 yd | |
| Ginger & Spices | 67 High Street, Chislehurst | 929 yd | |
| Nene Cafe & Bistro | 111 High Street, Chislehurst | 929 yd | |
| Chislehurst Fish Bar | 107 High Street, Chislehurst | 929 yd | |
| Cinnamon Culture | 95 - 97 High Street, Chislehurst | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House Chinese Takeaway | 101 High Street, Chislehurst | 929 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 929 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 68 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham | 964 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 4 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 929 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, Kimmeridge Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babington House School GRANGE DRIVE | 396 yd | |
| Chislehurst Sports And Country Club Elmstead Lane | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Chislehurst Recreation Ground EMPRESS DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Red Hill Primary School RED HILL | grass pitches | 703 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 | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 33.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 33.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.