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BR7 6HG

Downs Avenue

Mottingham

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Overview

Postcode BR7 6HG is located in a major urban area, within the Mottingham ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Chislehurst West & Elmstead area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chislehurst West & Elmstead is £108,205 per year. The nearest station is Elmstead Woods, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wayside Green Open Space.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Chislehurst West & Elmstead has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chislehurst West & Elmstead has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Chislehurst West & Elmstead is £108,205 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR7 6HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chislehurst West & Elmstead near BR7 6HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Elmstead Woods located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR7 6HG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Elmstead Woods

Southeastern

Walking directions to Elmstead Woods

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR7 6HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWayside Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Wayside Green Open Space
0.4 miWalden Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Walden Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
3,727.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.83(-75%)
Vehicle crime
6.53(-30%)
Public order
5.22(-23%)
Burglary
5.22(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.79(-82%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
80.43%
Other White
18
7.83%
Other
6
2.61%
Irish
5
2.17%
Caribbean
4
1.74%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
38.81%
No qualifications
48
23.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.45%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
63.48%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.83%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Other social rented
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Mottingham

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£527
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £565K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £527 per square foot) in Mottingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mottingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£950,000£617
Semi-Detached19£637,000£543
Terraced42£412,500£537
Flats20£290,000£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mottingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£995,000£268,000£500,000£326,100
2017£900,000£272,500£505,000£335,750
2018£915,000£294,000£460,000£338,500
2019£902,500£260,000£500,000£325,000
2020£762,500£284,000£515,000£350,000
2021£1,075,000£282,500£556,250£362,500
2022£950,000£274,000£642,000£400,000
2023£858,000£295,000£537,500£395,000
2024£880,000£285,000£550,000£395,000
2025£960,000£290,000£617,500£410,000
2026£1,740,000£320,000£625,000£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505£400£459£431
2017£528£415£491£429
2018£440£455£455£414
2019£481£392£455£428
2020£454£448£493£455
2021£508£497£473£468
2022£624£423£538£504
2023£562£444£540£498
2024£559£442£550£489
2025£550£447£541£527
2026£622£398£550£541
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR7 6HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR7 6HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202525, Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£770,000
08 Jun 202551, Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,045,000
22 May 2026123, Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5ELTerracedFreehold£450,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 8, 112, Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5ELFlatsLeasehold£390,000
31 Mar 2026271, Beaconsfield Road, London, SE9 4EFTerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the BR7 6HG postcode area, located within Chislehurst West & Elmstead, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR7 6HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBabington House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryElmstead Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRed Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR7 6HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR7 6HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food60 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLondis5-7 Cranley Parade, London, SE9 4DZWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR7 6HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giles Cordwell

Mottingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Louise Sage

Mottingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
WardMottinghamE05014000
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chislehurst West & ElmsteadE02000133
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 007CE01000694
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR7 6HG

Is BR7 6HG (Chislehurst West & Elmstead) safe?

The area around BR7 6HG records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR7 6HG?

The median sale price around BR7 6HG in Chislehurst West & Elmstead is £412,500 (about £527 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR7 6HG?

There are 12 schools close to BR7 6HG, including Babington House School, Elmstead Wood Primary School (Good) and Red Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR7 6HG?

The closest station to BR7 6HG is Elmstead Woods in TfL zone 4, about 624 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR7 6HG?

BR7 6HG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR7 6HG (Chislehurst West & Elmstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering BR7 6HG is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Giles Cordwell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Louise Sage (Reform UK).