BR7 5DD is a sought-after residential area on Oakwood Close, 0.5km from Camden, Lower in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Chislehurst ward and the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR7, BR7 5DD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 47.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BR7 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00003365 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD CLOSE, BR7 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD CLOSE, BR7 5DD.
314
43
£ 72,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR7 5DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BR7 5DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 47.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR7 5DD. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,135,000
12 sales · Mean £ 1,093,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR7 5DD has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Red Hill Primary School
Bullers Wood School
Mead Road Infant School
Elmstead Wood Primary School
Montbelle Primary School
Edgebury Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary
Bullers Wood School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Marlborough Bakery Chislehurst @ Burlington Food Hall0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Bellissima Balloons0.8 km
- Champion Wines0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Gordon Arms0.9 km
- Chislehurst Golf Club - Nourish Catering0.9 km
- Imperial Arms1.0 km
- Queens Head0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Chislehurst Caves0.9 km
- Cote Brasserie0.8 km
- Giggling Squid0.9 km
- Ginger & Spices0.8 km
- Annabels0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Noble House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Rooted Juice And Coffee Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elmstead Woods0.8 km
- Chislehurst1.3 km
- Bickley2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR75DD · Data under Open Government Licence