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Chelsfield

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelsfield is £92,476 per year. There are 6 schools in Chelsfield: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
57
Deprivation level
3/10
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
19.58(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(-54%)
Shoplifting
11.75(+16%)
Vehicle crime
10.33(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.79(+1%)
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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £603,500 in Chelsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £2,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£781,000
Flats10£293,750
Semi-Detached28£591,000
Terraced27£470,000

10 years median price trend in Chelsfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsfield.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.