Gladwell Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4DA is located in the Plaistow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gladwell Road, Bromley, BR1 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4DB, BR1 4DD, BR1 4DJ, BR1 4EN, BR1 5AA, BR1 4RU, BR1 4ER, BR1 4RT, BR1 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46% | 48.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 37.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 49.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 52% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 39.1% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 7.5% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 45.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 79.5% | 65.5% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 69.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 69.6% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 69.9% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.3% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladwell Road was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gladwell Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 203rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Gladwell Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2025-03-27 | £356,913 |
| 16 Gladwell Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2024-05-31 | £383,162 |
| 7 Gladwell Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-12-04 | £463,743 |
| 34 Gladwell Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-08-06 | £469,472 |
| 17 Gladwell Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-04-13 | £416,045 |
BR1 4DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai With Friends | 87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 178 yd | |
| Peking Diner | 71 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 178 yd | |
| Gardenya Cafe | 127 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 362 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 362 yd | |
| The Lavender House | 26 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 276 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 396 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Lawn Close, Bromley | 506 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club | Garden Road, Bromley | 528 yd | |
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Fryer | 75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 178 yd | |
| The Big Portion | 79 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 178 yd | |
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 362 yd | |
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 578 yd | |
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 473 yd | |
| Lidl | 124 - 126 High Street, Bromley | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| The Sundridge Park Club Lawn Close | squash courts, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 531 yd |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Downham Health & Leisure Centre DOWNHAM HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE DOWNHAM HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE MOORSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,094 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.