Churchside Close, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3QF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN16 3QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	51.1%	2.5%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	51.4%	48.9%	-2.5%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 3QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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	23.2%	27.6%	4.4%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.9%	58.2%	-5.7%	44.2%	14.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.7%	1.1%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.6%	5.2%	0.6%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	5.7%	7.1%	1.4%	6.1%	1.0%

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	48.9%	48.4%	-0.5%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	34.8%	33.9%	-0.9%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	11.9%	13.9%	2.0%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	1.2%	0.7%

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 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.9%	17.7%	-3.2%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	10.9%	-5.1%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	17.3%	-2.9%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	8.3%	2.6%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	19.9%	7.7%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	22.4%	21.4%	-1.0%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	2.7%	4.5%	1.8%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.3%	94.5%	-0.8%	81.4%	13.1%
Arab	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	96.6%	94.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	94.5%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.3%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	50.6%	46.2%	4.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Churchside Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchside Close was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% higher than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Churchside Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 198th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.8%.

🔎 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 3QF, 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 - 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 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 Churchside Close are based on 24 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 Churchside Close, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3QF

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 3QF

Average Price
£493,404

Semi-Detached
£569,205

Terraced
£470,357

Detached
£509,788

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Churchside Close

Average Price
£539,496

Semi-Detached
£590,064

Terraced
£533,191

Detached
£520,497

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Churchside CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Churchside Close, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-06-22	£514,004
2 Churchside Close, Westerham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£570,000	2022-12-09	£575,660
21 Churchside Close, Westerham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2021-03-12	£536,306
20 Churchside Close, Westerham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2019-10-22	£521,381
11 Churchside Close, Westerham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2019-02-28	£458,331

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 3QF

Employment

TN16 3QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3QF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	78
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	29
Unemployed	9
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	27
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
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	791 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biggin Hill Primary School Old Tye Avenue , Biggin Hill TN16 3LY	3out of 4	1,260 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH	3out of 4	2,188 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX	3out of 4	2,283 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairchildes Primary School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	4out of 4	3,760 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	1,647 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	2out of 4	3,612 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	4,479 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	614 yd
Hangar London	128 Main Road, Biggin Hill	624 yd
Spitfire Cafe	154A Main Road, Biggin Hill	630 yd
Caffe Isabella	171 Main Road, Biggin Hill	724 yd
Hollie's Little Tea Room & Bakery	190A Main Road, Biggin Hill	809 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Flying Machine	Kings Road, Biggin Hill	333 yd
Black Horse	The Black Horse, 123 Main Road	609 yd
Biggin Hill Social And Sports Club	138 - 140 Main Road, Biggin Hill	630 yd
South Hub @ Spitfire Youth Centre	Spitfire Youth Centre, Church Road	792 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Biggin Hill Spice	10 Rosehill Road, Biggin Hill	187 yd
Charcoal Grill	126 Main Road, Biggin Hill	630 yd
Biggin Hill Fish & Chips	Unit 7, 160 - 166 Main Road	630 yd
Jade Garden	150 Main Road, Biggin Hill	630 yd
Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill	Unit 6, 160 - 166 Main Road	630 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	174 Main Road, Biggin Hill	816 yd
Waitrose	168 Main Road, Biggin Hill	816 yd
Co-op Service Station	141 - 143 Main Road, Biggin Hill	908 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre (Closed) Sunningvale Avenue		52 yd
George'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Rosehill Road	health and fitness suite	233 yd
Biggin Hill Memorial Library And Pool CHURCH ROAD	swimming pool	685 yd
Oaklands Primary Academy OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS LANE	grass pitches	874 yd
Biggin Hill Recreation Ground HAWKER CLOSE	grass pitches	946 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	70.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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