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 miles
- Islington 16.3 miles
- City of Westminster 16.1 miles
- Bexley 7.4 miles
- Sutton 12.8 miles
- Crawley 21.2 miles
- Croydon 8.4 miles
- Basildon 20.8 miles
- Maidstone 18.4 miles
- Gillingham 20 miles
- Grays 13 miles
- Chatham 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Orpington Ward 1 mile
- Well Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- St. Mary Cray Ward 1.8 miles
- Badgers Mount Built-up area 2 miles
- Farnborough & Crofton Ward 2 miles
- Halstead Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Petts Wood & Knoll Ward 2.2 miles
- Crockenhill and Well Hill Ward 2.3 miles
- Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Ward 2.4 miles
- Knockholt Pound Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Crockenhill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Sepham Heath Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Chelsfield
BR6 9TA, BR6 9XQ, BR6 9HH, BR6 6HD, BR6 9JT, BR6 6BQ, BR6 6EX, BR6 7SD, BR6 9LA … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.5 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 18.8 miles
- Chelsfield Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Knockholt Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near Chelsfield Ad
- Premier Inn London Orpington 3 1.5 miles
- Brama 4 5.4 miles
- Bassetts House - Mins to Central London 2 2.3 miles
- The Crown Inn 4 4.1 miles
- Donnington Manor Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- The Bulls Head Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa 4 5.3 miles
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- The Landing Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Manor at Bickley 3 3.6 miles
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 miles
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 3.2 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 5.3 miles
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 6.4 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 6.4 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 6.9 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 7.1 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 7.3 miles
- Beckenham Library Library 7.4 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 7.5 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 8.8 miles
- Selhurst Park Stadium 9.1 miles