Melrose Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN16 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	50.5%	49.7%	-0.8%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	49.5%	50.3%	0.8%	49.0%	1.3%

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 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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	19.8%	24.2%	4.4%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.2%	60.2%	-3.0%	44.2%	16.0%
Separated	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.7%	7.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	8.1%	6.3%	-1.8%	6.1%	0.2%

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	47.4%	44.1%	-3.3%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	38.9%	35.5%	-3.4%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	10.2%	13.4%	3.2%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	2.7%	5.9%	3.2%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	19.8%	19%	-0.8%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	9.3%	-4.9%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	14.3%	-6.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.6%	1.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	16.7%	5.0%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	21.9%	31.4%	9.5%	33.8%	-2.4%
Other	6.5%	2.7%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
White	97.3%	90.7%	-6.6%	81.4%	9.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	94.2%	88.6%	-5.6%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	2%	4.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	4.1%	3.1%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	88.6%	-5.6%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	2%	10%	8.0%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	1%	-2.4%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Melrose Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Road was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melrose Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 287th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in TN16 3DB, 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Melrose Road are based on 27 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 Melrose Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 3DB

Average Price
£533,455

Semi-Detached
£461,309

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£557,504

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melrose Road

Average Price
£545,119

Semi-Detached
£454,270

Terraced
£550,208

Detached
£589,589

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melrose Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1A Melrose Road, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2022-05-11	£645,849
1A Melrose Road, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-06-18	£446,066
Downlands Melrose Road, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2018-11-29	£469,301
3 Melrose Road, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2018-11-20	£585,178
3A Melrose Road, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2013-11-21	£476,387

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 3DB

Employment

TN16 3DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.

TN16 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	82
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Construction	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biggin Hill Primary School Old Tye Avenue , Biggin Hill TN16 3LY	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX	3out of 4	2,168 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH	3out of 4	2,943 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairchildes Primary School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	4out of 4	3,173 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	1,454 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	2out of 4	3,032 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	4,409 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
Ozzi's Big Breakfast	1 Roundway, Biggin Hill	186 yd
Biggin Cafe	151 Main Road, Biggin Hill	466 yd
Caffe Isabella	171 Main Road, Biggin Hill	518 yd
Hangar London	128 Main Road, Biggin Hill	737 yd
Spitfire Cafe	154A Main Road, Biggin Hill	813 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Flying Machine	Kings Road, Biggin Hill	461 yd
Black Horse	The Black Horse, 123 Main Road	642 yd
South Hub @ Spitfire Youth Centre	Spitfire Youth Centre, Church Road	709 yd
Biggin Hill Social And Sports Club	138 - 140 Main Road, Biggin Hill	813 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salisbury Fish Bar	167 Main Road, Biggin Hill	532 yd
Biggin Hill Spice	10 Rosehill Road, Biggin Hill	584 yd
Charcoal Grill	126 Main Road, Biggin Hill	813 yd
Biggin Hill Fish & Chips	Unit 7, 160 - 166 Main Road	813 yd
Jade Garden	150 Main Road, Biggin Hill	813 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Service Station	141 - 143 Main Road, Biggin Hill		444 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oaklands Primary Academy OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS LANE	grass pitches	237 yd
George'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Rosehill Road	health and fitness suite	546 yd
Biggin Hill Memorial Library And Pool CHURCH ROAD	swimming pool	613 yd
Biggin Hill Recreation Ground HAWKER CLOSE	grass pitches	725 yd
Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre (Closed) Sunningvale Avenue		747 yd
Biggin Hill Primary School OLD TYE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,054 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%

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