The Drive is in Chislehurst and in Bromley district. BR7 6LW 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 The Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR7 6LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56% | 54.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44% | 45.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 6LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 24.6% | 21.9% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 57.2% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 50.3% | 56.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 26.4% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 49.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 15.3% | 1.8% | -13.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 85.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 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 | 80.8% | 81.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 82.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.5% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 339th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Drive, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-09-14 | £692,873 |
| 1 The Drive, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-09-14 | £726,949 |
| Scadbury Lodge The Drive, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-02-11 | £632,822 |
| Scadbury Lodge The Drive, Chislehurst, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-12-28 | £531,220 |
BR7 6LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
BR7 6LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR7 6LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Road Infant School Mead Road Infant School , Mead Road BR7 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leesons Primary School Leesons Hill , St Paul's Cray BR5 2GA | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 3,373 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 | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marjorie McClure School Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PW | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radish | Shepheard's House, Manor Park Road | 918 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church PCC | Parish Hall, Church Lane | 1,077 yd | |
| Quattordici | 14 Royal Parade, Chislehurst | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Arms | The Sydney Arms, Old Perry Street | 817 yd | |
| Glebe Football Club | Foxbury Avenue, Chislehurst | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Chicken | 35 Leith Hill, Orpington | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary Academy ST PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WOOD HILL | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Farringtons School PERRY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground LEESONS WAY | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.