Crossley Close, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN16 3BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	51.8%	1.9%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.1%	48.2%	-1.9%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 TN16 3BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	21%	27.7%	6.7%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	55.4%	-4.9%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	10.7%	9.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	6.3%	6.9%	0.6%	6.1%	0.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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	43.3%	47.4%	4.1%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	39.1%	38.2%	-0.9%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	11.3%	11.4%	0.1%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	5.1%	2.8%	-2.3%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21%	16.3%	-4.7%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	12.1%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	16.3%	-2.0%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	5%	6.2%	1.2%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17%	4.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	23%	28.1%	5.1%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	3.7%	3.9%	0.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.6%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.3%	91.9%	-6.4%	81.4%	10.5%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.2%	95%	-2.2%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	95%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.5%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Crossley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossley Close was 145.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.4% higher than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Crossley Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 128th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TN16 3BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Crossley Close are based on 20 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 Crossley Close, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 3BL

Average Price
£499,337

Semi-Detached
£544,190

Terraced
£446,284

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£548,540

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crossley Close

Average Price
£538,721

Semi-Detached
£578,483

Terraced
£475,296

Detached
£616,411

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£570,801

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crossley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Flower House, 1B Crossley Close, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2022-12-19	£584,746
10 Crossley Close, Westerham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-11-18	£455,827
11 Crossley Close, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2022-06-06	£523,212
6 Crossley Close, Westerham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-06-11	£466,861
8 Crossley Close, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2019-11-22	£506,295

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 3BL

Employment

TN16 3BL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN16 3BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	95
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	23
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Other	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Real estate activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Primary Academy Oaklands Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3DN	3out of 4	712 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biggin Hill Primary School Old Tye Avenue , Biggin Hill TN16 3LY	3out of 4	817 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX	3out of 4	1,784 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Downe Primary School High Elms Road , Downe BR6 7JN	3out of 4	2,848 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairchildes Primary School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	4out of 4	3,209 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charles Darwin School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AU	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	2out of 4	3,084 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB	- not rated	4,889 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
JETEX London	Signature Flight Support, Building 510	437 yd
Biggin Cafe	151 Main Road, Biggin Hill	560 yd
Caffe Isabella	171 Main Road, Biggin Hill	684 yd
Ozzi's Big Breakfast	1 Roundway, Biggin Hill	719 yd
The Lookout Coffee Shop	Building 709, Churchill Way	857 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
South Hub @ Spitfire Youth Centre	Spitfire Youth Centre, Church Road	793 yd
Black Horse	The Black Horse, 123 Main Road	882 yd
Biggin Hill Squash Club / Blundell Fitness, Sport & Leisure	Biggin Hill Squash Club, Jail Lane	887 yd
Biggin Hill Social And Sports Club	138 - 140 Main Road, Biggin Hill	1,037 yd
The Flying Machine	Kings Road, Biggin Hill	1,088 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salisbury Fish Bar	167 Main Road, Biggin Hill	707 yd
Charcoal Grill	126 Main Road, Biggin Hill	1,037 yd
Biggin Hill Fish & Chips	Unit 7, 160 - 166 Main Road	1,037 yd
Jade Garden	150 Main Road, Biggin Hill	1,037 yd
Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill	Unit 6, 160 - 166 Main Road	1,037 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Service Station	141 - 143 Main Road, Biggin Hill		438 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biggin Hill Recreation Ground HAWKER CLOSE	grass pitches	659 yd
Oaklands Primary Academy OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS LANE	grass pitches	780 yd
Biggin Hill Primary School OLD TYE AVENUE	grass pitches	782 yd
Biggin Hill Memorial Library And Pool CHURCH ROAD	swimming pool	795 yd
Blundells Fitness Sports & Leisure JAIL LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	822 yd
Darwin Leisure Centre JAIL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	873 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	46.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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