Chelsfield is a largely residential ward in the London Borough of Bromley, sitting on the outer edge of Greater London and historically part of Kent until 1965. The area retains a village feel around the old green and conservation area, with period cottages and a parish church; Chelsfield railway station gives straightforward commuter links into central London while much of the ward enjoys easy access to surrounding green belt countryside.
Locally the economy is small-scale and service‑oriented, with independent shops, pubs, schools and community groups anchoring social life; residents tend to be owner‑occupiers and families who value the mix of rural character and transport convenience. The ward has an active community calendar of local clubs and events and a strong interest in preserving its historic streetscape even as it meets the needs of a modern commuter population.
Postcode districts covering Chelsfield
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Islington 16.3 miles26.2 km
- City of Westminster 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Bexley 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Sutton 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Crawley 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Croydon 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Basildon 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Maidstone 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Gillingham 20 miles32.2 km
- Grays 13 miles20.9 km
- Chatham 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Orpington Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Well Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Mary Cray Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Badgers Mount Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Farnborough & Crofton Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Halstead Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Petts Wood & Knoll Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Crockenhill and Well Hill Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Knockholt Pound Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Crockenhill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sepham Heath Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Chelsfield
BR6 6NW, BR6 9LH, BR6 9DN, BR6 7QW, BR6 6JN, BR6 6LE, BR6 9WA, BR6 9TY, BR6 9UE … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.5 miles17 km
- London Gatwick Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Chelsfield Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Knockholt Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
Hotels near Chelsfield Ad
- The Landing Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Castle Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- Brama 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The George & Dragon 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Croydon 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bexley Village Hotel 6 miles9.7 km
- Glendevon House Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
Schools in Chelsfield
- Browns School Independent - special
- Chelsfield Primary School Primary
- Green Street Green Primary School Primary
- Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Highway Primary School Primary
- Warren Road Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 5.3 miles8.6 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Park View Road Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Beckenham Library Library 7.4 miles12 km
- Princes Park Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Selhurst Park Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km