Melody Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN16 3PG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	49.1%	49.5%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	50.9%	50.5%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.5%

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 TN16 3PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	30.3%	33.6%	3.3%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	52.7%	-2.0%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.4%	7.2%	-1.2%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	4.7%	4.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	48.5%	48.3%	-0.2%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	34%	35%	1.0%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	13.9%	12.5%	-1.4%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.3%	3.3%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.4%	19.3%	-1.1%	18.2%	1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.5%	13.8%	-7.7%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	16.7%	-3.7%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.4%	0.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	18.5%	5.7%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	25.8%	10.1%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	4.7%	1.5%	-3.2%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.4%	94.8%	-1.6%	81.4%	13.4%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	94.1%	92.2%	-1.9%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1.5%	3.9%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	93%	-0.5%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.4%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Melody Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melody Road was 129.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% higher than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Melody Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 152nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.4%.

🔎 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 3PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (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 - 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) - 1/10 (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 Melody Road are based on 209 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 Melody Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 3PG

Average Price
£524,953

Semi-Detached
£498,555

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£551,351

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melody Road

Average Price
£479,614

Semi-Detached
£466,974

Terraced
£453,486

Detached
£548,823

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melody Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4A Melody Road, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-08-01	£467,014
8A Melody Road, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£377,500	2023-06-02	£401,512
15 Melody Road, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2021-08-20	£502,013
20 Melody Road, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-05-07	£417,203
19 Melody Road, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2021-02-26	£543,056

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 3PG

Employment

TN16 3PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 3PG 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	96
Retired	68
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	32
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	9
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate 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	759 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biggin Hill Primary School Old Tye Avenue , Biggin Hill TN16 3LY	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH	3out of 4	2,226 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX	3out of 4	2,408 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairchildes Primary School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	4out of 4	3,658 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	1,760 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	2out of 4	3,508 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	4,337 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	627 yd
Hangar London	128 Main Road, Biggin Hill	742 yd
Spitfire Cafe	154A Main Road, Biggin Hill	757 yd
Caffe Isabella	171 Main Road, Biggin Hill	804 yd
Biggin Cafe	151 Main Road, Biggin Hill	878 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Flying Machine	Kings Road, Biggin Hill	283 yd
Black Horse	The Black Horse, 123 Main Road	715 yd
Biggin Hill Social And Sports Club	138 - 140 Main Road, Biggin Hill	757 yd
South Hub @ Spitfire Youth Centre	Spitfire Youth Centre, Church Road	895 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Biggin Hill Spice	10 Rosehill Road, Biggin Hill	165 yd
Charcoal Grill	126 Main Road, Biggin Hill	757 yd
Biggin Hill Fish & Chips	Unit 7, 160 - 166 Main Road	757 yd
Jade Garden	150 Main Road, Biggin Hill	757 yd
Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill	Unit 6, 160 - 166 Main Road	757 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	174 Main Road, Biggin Hill	957 yd
Waitrose	168 Main Road, Biggin Hill	957 yd
Co-op Service Station	141 - 143 Main Road, Biggin Hill	962 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre (Closed) Sunningvale Avenue		191 yd
George'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Rosehill Road	health and fitness suite	196 yd
Biggin Hill Memorial Library And Pool CHURCH ROAD	swimming pool	782 yd
Oaklands Primary Academy OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS LANE	grass pitches	822 yd
Biggin Hill Recreation Ground HAWKER CLOSE	grass pitches	1,040 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	64 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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