Caveside Close is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 5NL 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 Caveside Close, Chislehurst, BR7 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 5QX, BR7 5NF, BR7 5NA, BR7 5NP, BR7 5NW, BR7 5QS, BR7 5QZ, BR7 5HX, BR7 5NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR7 5NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 27.4% | 27.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 60% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 60% | 62.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 28% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around BR7 5NL this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 4.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 64.5% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 83.4% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 89.2% | 81.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caveside Close was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Caveside Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rutland Court Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-03-25 | £382,190 |
| 13 Rutland Court Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-30 | £427,387 |
| 9 Rutland Court Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2022-04-13 | £366,569 |
| 4 Rutland Court Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-06-25 | £369,219 |
| 5 Rutland Court Caveside Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-10-21 | £444,834 |
BR7 5NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chislehurst (St Nicholas) Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , The Common BR7 5PQ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Tylney Road , BR1 2RL | 4out of 4 | 1,789 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 | - not rated | 695 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford House School 8-10 Southborough Road , Bickley BR1 2EB | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,418 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 On Camden | 57 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 113 yd | |
| Chislehurst Caves | Old Hill, Chislehurst | 168 yd | |
| Dennys Lobster & Oyster Seafood Restaurant | Dennys Lobster And Oyster Bar, Station Approach | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bickley | Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 94 yd | |
| Imperial Arms | Old Hill, Chislehurst | 320 yd | |
| Ramblers Rest | Mill Place, Chislehurst | 399 yd | |
| Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club | Cricket Club Pavilion, Cricket Ground Road | 560 yd | |
| Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering | Camden Place, Camden Park Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 53 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 94 yd | |
| Bridges Fish & Chips | 49 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst | 94 yd | |
| Uskudar | Station Approach, Chislehurst | 276 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullers Wood School ST. NICOLAS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Chislehurst Golf Club CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PARK ROAD | golf | 770 yd |
| Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Bickley Park Cricket Club BICKLEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.