Stead Close is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 6FB is located in the Chislehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stead Close, Chislehurst, BR7 6FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 6SF, BR7 6DQ, BR7 6DY, BR7 6DJ, BR7 6EA, BR7 6SJ, BR7 6DP, BR7 6DX, BR7 6EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR7 6FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 55.3% | 55.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 44.7% | 44.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 32.1% | 34% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 37% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 39.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 14.6% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 6FB this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 30.6% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 30.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 92.6% | 86% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 88.9% | 82.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 83.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stead Close was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% higher than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stead Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 235th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 Stead Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-12-20 | £687,911 |
| 3 Stead Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-02-06 | £633,892 |
| 11 Stead Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-03-19 | £829,059 |
| 3 Stead Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2020-06-18 | £757,787 |
| 2 Stead Close, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2020-01-31 | £746,368 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BR7 6FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruxley Manor Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Ravensworth Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaverwood School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,829 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 | 5,439 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 | 925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Tutorial Class C/O Greenacres School , Witherston Way SE9 3JN | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lollipops School (At Bramble House) Lollipops Child Care Limited , 88 Southwood Road SE9 3QT | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive | 702 yd | |
| Coffee Haven | 2 Walden Parade, Walden Road | 751 yd | |
| Thai Dine | 58 High Street, Chislehurst | 773 yd | |
| Ginger & Spices | 67 High Street, Chislehurst | 775 yd | |
| Nene Cafe & Bistro | 111 High Street, Chislehurst | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 389 yd | |
| The Gordon Arms | Gordon Arms, 47 Park Road | 924 yd | |
| Queens Head | 2 High Street, Chislehurst | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House Chinese Takeaway | 101 High Street, Chislehurst | 775 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 775 yd | |
| Mindo’s | 72 William Barefoot Drive | 799 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 68 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham | 983 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 76 Green Lane, Chislehurst | 723 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 775 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, Kimmeridge Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Primary School RED HILL | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Chislehurst Recreation Ground EMPRESS DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Chislehurst Sports And Country Club Elmstead Lane | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 887 yd |
| Babington House School GRANGE DRIVE | 924 yd | |
| Edgebury Primary School BELMONT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.