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About

Chelsfield ward covers the northern edge of the Bromley borough, bordering the London Borough of Bexley and the Kent countryside. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing, quiet cul-de-sacs, and larger detached properties. Its landscape includes significant green spaces, with parts of the ward lying within the Metropolitan Green Belt, providing a semi-rural feel on its eastern fringes. The presence of the mainline railway station offers direct connections to London, shaping its commuter-based community.

The ward is anchored by the local centre around Chelsfield village, which retains a traditional high street with essential shops and services. A notable local landmark is the Parish Church of St. Martin of Tours, with its historic origins and distinctive spire. The area is defined by its proximity to open land, including farmland and the Cray River valley, which separates it from Orpington. This geography creates a distinct separation from the more urban centres of the borough.

Area overview

On average Chelsfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelsfield is £92,549 per year. There are 5 schools in Chelsfield: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Chelsfield is home to around 11,234 people, with a population density of about 1,248.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Chelsfield Population
11,234
Population density
1,248.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.41(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
13(-52%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(-10%)
Shoplifting
8.37(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.43(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,058
71.74%
Indian
1,095
9.75%
Other White
518
4.61%
Chinese
344
3.06%
African
231
2.06%
Total population: 11,233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,812
42.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,314
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,273
14.18%
No qualifications
1,209
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 8,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,892
43.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,782
40.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
8.95%
Other social rented
222
5.05%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.39%
Total households: 4,392

Property prices in Chelsfield

Median price£572,500
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£481K – £700K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £572,500 (about £544 per square foot) in Chelsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £4,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£777,500£565
Semi-Detached49£580,000£550
Terraced32£490,000£538
Flats13£260,000£507

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chelsfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£597,000£272,500£462,500£384,278
2017£664,000£247,250£505,000£400,000
2018£660,050£263,500£497,500£430,000
2019£670,000£257,500£490,000£417,500
2020£645,000£248,250£500,000£403,000
2021£657,500£265,000£542,750£437,000
2022£726,500£289,000£572,500£490,000
2023£762,000£286,250£550,000£476,000
2024£741,000£275,000£587,000£474,500
2025£781,000£267,500£575,000£472,500
2026£780,000£260,000£588,750£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelsfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438£475£442£398
2017£452£460£465£448
2018£489£509£451£416
2019£461£331£470£420
2020£517£475£482£453
2021£530£489£516£465
2022£599£540£534£497
2023£586£467£547£515
2024£534£464£536£488
2025£566£510£570£494
2026£575£587£531£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelsfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chelsfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Chelsfield ward.

Local councillors

Mike Botting

Chelsfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sumeet Jalan

Chelsfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative