Polesteeple Hill, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3TQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN16 3TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	47.5%	48%	0.5%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	52.5%	52%	-0.5%	49.0%	3.0%

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 3TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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	31.3%	35.9%	4.6%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56%	53%	-3.0%	44.2%	8.8%
Separated	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	9.3%	7.8%	-1.5%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.5%

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 (89.9%) 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	59.8%	55.2%	-4.6%	48.4%	6.8%
Good health	30.2%	34.7%	4.5%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	7%	8.7%	1.7%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	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.

In the area around TN16 3TQ this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.2%	7.1%	-1.1%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	9.7%	-6.3%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	19.7%	-0.8%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	5.2%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.8%	23%	3.2%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	35.3%	5.1%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	1.0%	1.5%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
White	93.3%	93.8%	0.5%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

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	1.2%	3.6%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	93%	-0.3%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.3%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.3%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Turkey	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	4.8%	13.5%	-8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.3%	37.2%	11.1%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Polesteeple Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Polesteeple Hill was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Biggin Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Polesteeple Hill has the 18th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Biggin Hill and the 458th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

🔎 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 3TQ, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Polesteeple Hill are based on 55 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 Polesteeple Hill, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3TQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN16 3TQ

Average Price
£501,327

Semi-Detached
£509,380

Terraced
£444,950

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Polesteeple Hill

Average Price
£563,022

Semi-Detached
£561,464

Terraced
£479,104

Detached
£647,489

Flats/Maisonettes
£356,108

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Polesteeple HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27A Polesteeple Hill, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£499,950	2023-05-19	£531,751
33A Polesteeple Hill, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2022-09-15	£503,323
31A Polesteeple Hill, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2020-09-16	£506,946
37 Polesteeple Hill, Westerham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£368,000	2020-07-24	£460,339
33A Polesteeple Hill, Westerham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2013-12-12	£551,115

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN16 3TQ

Employment

TN16 3TQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Other	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Other	20
Construction	19
Financial and insurance activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Information and communication	9
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	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	937 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Biggin Hill Primary School Old Tye Avenue , Biggin Hill TN16 3LY	3out of 4	945 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cudham Church of England Primary School Jail Lane , Biggin Hill TN16 3AX	3out of 4	1,901 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tatsfield Primary School 3 Ship Hill , TN16 2AH	3out of 4	2,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Downe Primary School High Elms Road , Downe BR6 7JN	3out of 4	3,903 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	1,303 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH	2out of 4	3,869 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	4,883 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
Spitfire Cafe	154A Main Road, Biggin Hill	279 yd
Hangar London	128 Main Road, Biggin Hill	318 yd
Hollie's Little Tea Room & Bakery	190A Main Road, Biggin Hill	400 yd
Choi Pin	182 Main Road, Biggin Hill	407 yd
Costa	Agrimar House, 184 Main Road	407 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Biggin Hill Social And Sports Club	138 - 140 Main Road, Biggin Hill	279 yd
Black Horse	The Black Horse, 123 Main Road	365 yd
South Hub @ Spitfire Youth Centre	Spitfire Youth Centre, Church Road	520 yd
The Flying Machine	Kings Road, Biggin Hill	616 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	126 Main Road, Biggin Hill	279 yd
Biggin Hill Fish & Chips	Unit 7, 160 - 166 Main Road	279 yd
Jade Garden	150 Main Road, Biggin Hill	279 yd
Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill	Unit 6, 160 - 166 Main Road	279 yd
Domino's Pizza	172 Main Road, Biggin Hill	407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	174 Main Road, Biggin Hill	406 yd
Waitrose	168 Main Road, Biggin Hill	407 yd
Co-op Service Station	141 - 143 Main Road, Biggin Hill	798 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre (Closed) Sunningvale Avenue		359 yd
Biggin Hill Memorial Library And Pool CHURCH ROAD	swimming pool	458 yd
George'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Rosehill Road	health and fitness suite	542 yd
Biggin Hill Recreation Ground HAWKER CLOSE	grass pitches	696 yd
Biggin Hill Primary School OLD TYE AVENUE	grass pitches	971 yd
Oaklands Primary Academy OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKLANDS LANE	grass pitches	1,058 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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