Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR7 5NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	50.3%	-1.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.2%	49.7%	1.5%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 5NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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	15.8%	20.6%	4.8%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	71.6%	64%	-7.6%	44.2%	19.8%
Separated	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	4.5%	5.7%	1.2%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	7.2%	7.3%	0.1%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	55%	58.4%	3.4%	48.4%	10.0%
Good health	32.7%	30.9%	-1.8%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	9.7%	8.5%	-1.2%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 5NS this area, 8.9% 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 56%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.8%	8.9%	-1.9%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	4%	-4.1%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.4%	10.9%	0.5%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	14.9%	7.2%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	60.4%	56%	-4.4%	33.8%	22.2%
Other	0.9%	2%	1.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	3.6%	2.8%	-0.8%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	7.2%	7.9%	0.7%	3.1%	4.8%
Pakistani	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	0.8%	2.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
White	84.5%	76.1%	-8.4%	81.4%	-5.3%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	87.8%	81.4%	-6.4%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	6.8%	8.8%	2.0%	5.6%	3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.7%	81.6%	-5.1%	83.2%	-1.6%
10+ Years	1.4%	16.1%	14.7%	9.8%	6.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	0%	-10.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	76.7%	16.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	2.2%	13.5%	-11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	5.1%	1.7%	3.4%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Gosshill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosshill Road was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Gosshill Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 201st lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£72,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR7 5NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gosshill Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR7 5NS

Average Price
£1,669,197

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,633,340

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,776,768

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gosshill Road

Average Price
£1,719,312

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,703,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,797,029

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gosshill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Cottage Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2024-05-16	£1,213,681
St Alphage Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£1,725,000	2024-05-15	£1,745,316
Chatham House Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2009-10-21	£2,373,248
Bosky Bridge Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£715,000	2007-08-03	£1,362,706
Chatham House Gosshill Road, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2001-11-21	£2,169,643

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR7 5NS

Employment

BR7 5NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

BR7 5NS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	67
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	26
Financial and insurance activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Manufacturing	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	1,296 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ	- not rated	1,296 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL	4out of 4	1,654 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Maybury Close , Petts Wood BR5 1BL	- not rated	1,654 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA	3out of 4	1,707 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	- not rated	1,089 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	3out of 4	1,089 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ	- not rated	1,286 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ	3out of 4	1,286 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	2,821 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE	- not rated	4,458 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG	4out of 4	998 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG	- not rated	998 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stratford House School 8-10 Southborough Road , Bickley BR1 2EB	- not rated	1,308 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bickley Park School 24 Page Heath Lane , Bickley BR1 2DS	- not rated	1,359 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dennys Lobster & Oyster Seafood Restaurant	Dennys Lobster And Oyster Bar, Station Approach	453 yd
Coffee On Camden	57 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	758 yd
Chislehurst Caves	Old Hill, Chislehurst	768 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club	Cricket Club Pavilion, Cricket Ground Road	681 yd
The Bickley	Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	708 yd
Ramblers Rest	Mill Place, Chislehurst	732 yd
Imperial Arms	Old Hill, Chislehurst	743 yd
Tigers Head	Watts Lane, Chislehurst	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Uskudar	Station Approach, Chislehurst	453 yd
Bridges Fish & Chips	49 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	708 yd
Fireaway Pizza	53 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst	757 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND ROAD	grass pitches	884 yd
Bromley High School BLACKBROOK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	963 yd
Marjorie Mcclure School HAWKWOOD LANE		1,005 yd
Chislehurst Golf Club CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PARK ROAD	golf	1,070 yd
Coopers School HAWKWOOD LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.