Chilham Close Bexley
10 addresses across 1 postcode (DA5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20101704.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £849,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bexley, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parkhurst Gardens, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Plas Meddyg Surgery, about 240 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £849,500 | £849,500 | £849,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £875,000 | £875,000 | £875,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £762,000 | £762,000 | £762,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £562,500 | £550,000 | £575,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £416,500 | £416,500 | £416,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £579,995 | £579,995 | £579,995 |
| 2001 | 2 | £357,500 | £315,000 | £400,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | 4 DA5 1GY | Detached | £849,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 2 DA5 1GY | Detached | £875,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 2 DA5 1GY | Detached | £762,000 | |
| 2 May 2008 | 7 DA5 1GY | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2006 | 1 DA5 1GY | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 7 DA5 1GY | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2005 | 2 DA5 1GY | Detached | £416,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 4 DA5 1GY | Detached | £579,995 | |
| 19 Mar 2001 | 4 DA5 1GY | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2001 | 5 DA5 1GY | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 3 DA5 1GY | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bexley in 2026-27: Band D £2,366 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,103 | £2,366 | £2,892 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (28% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Tanyard House, Tanyard Lane, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Parker House, Bexley High Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 77-77A Bexley High Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear Of 37 Bourne Road, Formerley Fleet Fabrications, Bourne Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Coach And Horses 35, North Cray Road, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 26 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA5 1GY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bexley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Albany Park 775,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bexleyheath 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cross Lane Bexley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Albion Road Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 56 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 39.9 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plas Meddyg Surgery | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warren Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maxted Meaden Dental | 360 m |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bexleyheath Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays Bank Cash Machine | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkhurst Gardens 1,940 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 18 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Love Lane Allotments 2.7 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bath House to Rear of Number 112, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bath House to Rear of Number 112 | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Hall Place | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Hall Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Foots Cray Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Woods | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Great Mount | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Crayford Creek | Tidal water | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bexley: see them on the Bexley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beths Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Townley Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gravel Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Bexleyheath | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hurstmere School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry @ Old Bexley Juniors DA5 3JR | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Bexley United Reformed Church DA5 3JN | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Cambridge Harriers DA5 3QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Kids Club At Old Bexley C Of E Primary School DA5 3JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School DA5 3JR | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Feast | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Open House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2026 |
| The Bakery DA5 1AD | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Bamboo DA5 1AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Nisa Local DA5 1AD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Mardens DA5 1AD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Malone & Co. Florist DA5 1AD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Ferraris Restaurant DA5 1AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Premier Bexley DA5 1AD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Costa Coffee DA5 1AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parkwood Road (7); On or near Balmoral Gardens (6); On or near University Gardens (2); On or near Parkhill Road (1); On or near Cross Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA5 1GY: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Balmoral Gardens · Cross Lane · Parkwood Road · Warwick Close · University Gardens · Parkhurst Gardens · Camden Road · Back Lane · The Ridge · St Thomas Court · Woodstock Close · Upton Road South
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.