Forgefield, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN16 3DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	51.5%	-0.7%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.8%	48.5%	0.7%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.3%	33.3%	5.0%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	50.6%	-0.2%	44.2%	6.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	12.2%	10.2%	-2.0%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	5.9%	3.5%	-2.4%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	51.9%	49.3%	-2.6%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	30.1%	32.3%	2.2%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	14.7%	15.7%	1.0%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.5%	22%	3.5%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	13.7%	-2.4%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	18%	-2.1%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	5.1%	0.8%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	21.6%	8.2%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	18%	-5.2%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	4.3%	1.6%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
White	99.4%	95.6%	-3.8%	81.4%	14.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	97.4%	95.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	95.1%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.7%	37.2%	10.5%
Christian	45.3%	46.2%	-0.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Forgefield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forgefield was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forgefield has the 6th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 197th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

🔎 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 3DS, 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Forgefield are based on 23 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 Forgefield, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 3DS

Average Price
£519,271

Semi-Detached
£522,493

Terraced
£543,541

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£459,564

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forgefield

Average Price
£525,147

Semi-Detached
£524,015

Terraced
£532,692

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on ForgefieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Forgefield, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£482,500	2024-07-22	£521,898
20 Forgefield, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2023-11-06	£489,557
7 Forgefield, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£529,000	2022-06-01	£559,150
10 Forgefield, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-05-07	£459,407
13 Forgefield, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-01-29	£497,704

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 3DS

Employment

TN16 3DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3DS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Financial and insurance activities	15
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	537 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biggin Hill Primary School Old Tye Avenue , Biggin Hill TN16 3LY	3out of 4	675 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX	3out of 4	1,778 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH	3out of 4	2,771 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Downe Primary School High Elms Road , Downe BR6 7JN	3out of 4	3,418 yd	Foundation school	No	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	1,077 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	2out of 4	3,445 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	4,810 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
Caffe Isabella	171 Main Road, Biggin Hill	81 yd
Biggin Cafe	151 Main Road, Biggin Hill	119 yd
Ozzi's Big Breakfast	1 Roundway, Biggin Hill	290 yd
Hangar London	128 Main Road, Biggin Hill	336 yd
Spitfire Cafe	154A Main Road, Biggin Hill	418 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Black Horse	The Black Horse, 123 Main Road	242 yd
South Hub @ Spitfire Youth Centre	Spitfire Youth Centre, Church Road	272 yd
Biggin Hill Social And Sports Club	138 - 140 Main Road, Biggin Hill	418 yd
The Flying Machine	Kings Road, Biggin Hill	577 yd
Biggin Hill Squash Club / Blundell Fitness, Sport & Leisure	Biggin Hill Squash Club, Jail Lane	916 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salisbury Fish Bar	167 Main Road, Biggin Hill	95 yd
Charcoal Grill	126 Main Road, Biggin Hill	418 yd
Biggin Hill Fish & Chips	Unit 7, 160 - 166 Main Road	418 yd
Jade Garden	150 Main Road, Biggin Hill	418 yd
Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill	Unit 6, 160 - 166 Main Road	418 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Service Station	141 - 143 Main Road, Biggin Hill	229 yd
Waitrose	168 Main Road, Biggin Hill	728 yd
Tesco Express	174 Main Road, Biggin Hill	728 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biggin Hill Memorial Library And Pool CHURCH ROAD	swimming pool	184 yd
Biggin Hill Recreation Ground HAWKER CLOSE	grass pitches	321 yd
George'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Rosehill Road	health and fitness suite	598 yd
Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre (Closed) Sunningvale Avenue		657 yd
Oaklands Primary Academy OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS LANE	grass pitches	675 yd
Biggin Hill Primary School OLD TYE AVENUE	grass pitches	675 yd
Blundells Fitness Sports & Leisure JAIL LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	815 yd
Darwin Leisure Centre JAIL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	945 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	211.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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