Edgebury is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 6JW 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 Edgebury, Chislehurst, BR7 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR7 6TH, BR7 6JL, BR7 6TG, BR7 6TJ, BR7 6TF, BR7 6TE, BR7 6JN, BR7 6AU, BR7 6TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR7 6JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 19.8% | 23.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 63.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 61% | 58.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 30.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6JW this area, 9.5% 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 18.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 43.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| White | 80% | 72% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 85.5% | 81.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 85% | 81.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 1.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgebury was 100.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% higher than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgebury has the 9th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 210th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Edgebury, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-03-21 | £534,139 |
| 22 Edgebury, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-01-13 | £682,431 |
| 60 Edgebury, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-05-08 | £745,937 |
| 6 Edgebury, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-02-01 | £617,197 |
| 26 Edgebury, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-03-21 | £762,821 |
BR7 6JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6JW 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgebury Primary School Belmont Lane , BR7 6BL | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Road Infant School Mead Road Infant School , Mead Road BR7 6AD | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 3,272 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 | 5,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 2,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Square | 13 Belmont Parade, Green Lane | 617 yd | |
| Thai Dine | 58 High Street, Chislehurst | 728 yd | |
| Mirabelle | 31A Green Lane, Chislehurst | 752 yd | |
| Ginger & Spices | 67 High Street, Chislehurst | 785 yd | |
| Nene Cafe & Bistro | 111 High Street, Chislehurst | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gordon Arms | Gordon Arms, 47 Park Road | 747 yd | |
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 749 yd | |
| Queens Head | 2 High Street, Chislehurst | 878 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (formally Virgin Active Health Club) | Virgin Active Health Club, Sidcup By Pass Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House Chinese Takeaway | 101 High Street, Chislehurst | 785 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 785 yd | |
| Mindo’s | 72 William Barefoot Drive | 1,024 yd | |
| Katsu Shoku | 754 Sidcup Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 76 Green Lane, Chislehurst | 343 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, 73 High Street | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgebury Primary School BELMONT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 280 yd |
| Belmont Open Space Belmont Lane | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Red Hill Primary School RED HILL | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Chislehurst Recreation Ground EMPRESS DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Sidcup Family Golf SIDCUP BY PASS | golf | 958 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.