Chipstead Close is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2LY is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chipstead Close, London, SE19 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2HP, SE19 2LS, SE19 2LZ, SE19 2HW, SE19 2HS, SE19 2HU, SE19 2HF, SE19 2LT, SE19 2LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 2LY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52% | 47.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48% | 52.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE19 2LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 56% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 35.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 3.9% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 13.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 5.4% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 58.3% | 21.3% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 62.4% | 65.6% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 74.9% | 78.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 77.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 0.7% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chipstead Close was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chipstead Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 445th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Chipstead Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-19 | £428,101 |
| 6 Chipstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-03-16 | £536,887 |
| 13 Chipstead Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-10-12 | £410,628 |
| 13 Chipstead Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2009-09-22 | £329,670 |
| 2 Chipstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-12-22 | £542,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell'Angolo Caffe Pizzeria | 88 Anerley Road, Penge | 249 yd | |
| Crespidia | 48 Anerley Hill, Anerley | 271 yd | |
| Paxton Centre | 52 Anerley Hill, Anerley | 272 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 277 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 339 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 381 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 423 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 462 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 249 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 277 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 277 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 277 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 249 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 490 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 639 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 437 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 559 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.