St Meddens, Chislehurst, BR7 6NZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR7 6NZ, 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%

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 6NZ 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%

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.

	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is St Meddens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Meddens was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Chislehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Meddens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst and the 266th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR7 6NZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 St Meddens are based on 11 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 St Meddens, Chislehurst, BR7 6NZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR7 6NZ

Average Price
£644,694

Semi-Detached
£652,435

Terraced
£639,533

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Meddens

Average Price
£743,703

Semi-Detached
£720,000

Terraced
£752,591

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St MeddensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 St Meddens, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£652,500	2022-10-21	£648,601
4 St Meddens, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£580,000	2021-06-28	£643,871
10 St Meddens, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£572,000	2021-01-08	£655,403
6 St Meddens, Chislehurst, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2017-09-21	£643,847
4 St Meddens, Chislehurst, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£363,000	2014-01-31	£614,024

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR7 6NZ

Employment

BR7 6NZ 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 6NZ 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 6NZ 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	364 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Road , BR7 5PQ	- not rated	364 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Paul's Wood Hill , BR5 2SR	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mead Road Infant School Mead Road , BR7 6AD	- not rated	1,046 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orion Mead Road Mead Road Infant School , Mead Road BR7 6AD	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	517 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orion Coopers Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS	3out of 4	517 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beaverwood School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE	- not rated	1,259 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP	- not rated	2,001 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	4,403 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE	- not rated	4,668 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR	- not rated	558 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG	4out of 4	644 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marjorie McClure School 110 Slades Drive , BR7 6FG	- not rated	644 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD	- not rated	886 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG	- not rated	1,923 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quattordici	14 Royal Parade, Chislehurst	107 yd
Bengal Lancer	15 Royal Parade, Chislehurst	173 yd
Due Amici Nos 10 & 11 Royal Par	10 Royal Parade, Chislehurst	173 yd
Otto Pizzeria	8 Royal Parade, Chislehurst	173 yd
Walnuts Cafe	7 Royal Parade, Chislehurst	173 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bulls Head Hotel	Royal Parade, Chislehurst	173 yd
The Cockpit	4 Royal Parade, Chislehurst	219 yd
Crown Inn	Crown Hotel, School Road	356 yd
Tigers Head	Watts Lane, Chislehurst	681 yd
Sydney Arms	The Sydney Arms, Old Perry Street	836 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coopers School HAWKWOOD LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	520 yd
Farringtons School PERRY STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	562 yd
Marjorie Mcclure School HAWKWOOD LANE		642 yd
Darul Uloom London FOXBURY AVENUE	grass pitches	743 yd
Queen Mary University Sports Ground (West Site) PERRY STREET	grass pitches	810 yd
Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND ROAD	grass pitches	839 yd
Chislehurst Golf Club CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PLACE CAMDEN PARK ROAD	golf	919 yd
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	1,047 yd
Queen Mary Sports Ground (East Ground) PERRY STREET	grass pitches	1,052 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BR7 6NZ