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Hilldrop Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4DB 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 Hilldrop Road, Bromley, BR1 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4DA, BR1 4DD, BR1 5AA, BR1 4DJ, BR1 4EN, BR1 5AD, BR1 4QS, BR1 4RU, BR1 4RT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54%51.8%-2.2% 51.0% 0.8%
Male46%48.2%2.2% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.4%37.6%1.2% 37.9% -0.3%
Married: Opposite sex47.6%49.3%1.7% 44.2% 5.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated3.4%1.7%-1.7% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced8.3%6.6%-1.7% 9.1% -2.5%
Widowed4.4%3.9%-0.5% 6.1% -2.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49%52%3.0% 48.4% 3.6%
Good health30.4%39.1%8.7% 33.6% 5.5%
Fair health14.4%7.5%-6.9% 12.7% -5.2%
Bad health3.4%1.4%-2.0% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health2.7%0%-2.7% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.4%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 Levels17%13.2%-3.8% 13.4% -0.2%
Apprenticeship2.9%4.4%1.5% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%15.4%3.3% 16.9% -1.5%
Degree or Similar33%45.2%12.2% 33.8% 11.4%
Other3.4%2.6%-0.8% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese3%1.5%-1.5% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian1.1%1.8%0.7% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian3%7.6%4.6% 1.6% 6.0%
Black African2.7%4.4%1.7% 2.5% 1.9%
Black Caribbean2.3%2.5%0.2% 1.0% 1.5%
Other Black0%3.6%3.6% 0.5% 3.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%2.2%1.8% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean4.9%2.9%-2.0% 0.9% 2.0%
Mixed Other1.1%2.9%1.8% 0.8% 2.1%
White79.5%65.5%-14.0% 81.4% -15.9%
Arab0%2.2%2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Other1.5%2.5%1.0% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.8%69.6%-18.2% 83.2% -13.6%
European Union1.1%8.2%7.1% 6.1% 2.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa2.7%5.7%3.0% 2.7% 3.0%
Middle East and Asia5.3%7.1%1.8% 5.6% 1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%6.8%4.1% 1.3% 5.5%
Oceania0.4%2.1%1.7% 0.3% 1.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.1%69.9%-17.2% 83.2% -13.3%
10+ Years0.8%18.3%17.5% 9.8% 8.5%
5-10 Years1.5%6.1%4.6% 2.9% 3.2%
2-5 Years3.8%2.2%-1.6% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years6.8%3.6%-3.2% 1.9% 1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.8% 76.7% 0.1%
Ireland3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
Germany1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Lithuania0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North Africa0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Southern Asia2.5% 1.2% 1.3%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held7.1% 13.5% -6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40% 37.2% 2.8%
Christian46.1% 46.2% -0.1%
Hindu5.4% 1.7% 3.7%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Not answered5% 6.0% -1.0%

Safety

Is Hilldrop Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilldrop 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.

Hilldrop 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR1 4DB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hilldrop Road are based on 103 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hilldrop Road, Bromley, BR1 4DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR1 4DB

Average Price
£467,682
Semi-Detached
£486,172
Terraced
£468,048
Detached
£959,819
Flats/Maisonettes
£287,405
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hilldrop Road

Average Price
£468,804
Semi-Detached
£431,468
Terraced
£468,737
Detached
£828,595
Flats/Maisonettes
£336,201
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hilldrop Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
35 Hilldrop Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£471,7002024-12-13 £492,019
47 Hilldrop Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£500,0002024-07-23 £535,827
53 Hilldrop Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£510,0002024-07-10 £546,544
24 Hilldrop Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£450,0002024-01-31 £486,344
5 Hilldrop Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£400,5002023-10-24 £425,165
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR1 4DB

Employment

BR1 4DB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee93
Part-Time Employee37
Retired33
Self-Employed27
Other8
Student (economically inactive)8
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Education16
Human health and social work activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Financial and insurance activities13
Administrative and support service activities12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Information and communication9
Other7
Transport and storage6
Construction6
Manufacturing5
Real estate activities5
Accommodation and food service activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burnt Ash Primary School
Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX
3out of 4 429 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Parish Church of England Primary School
London Lane , BR1 4HF
4out of 4 498 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Launcelot Primary School
Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA
3out of 4 892 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Good Shepherd RC School
Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP
3out of 4 1,003 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ
3out of 4 1,113 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
3out of 4 1,051 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 1,685 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW
- not rated 2,473 yd Free schools Not Applicable Boys More About School
Bullers Wood School
St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ
4out of 4 2,646 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
2out of 4 2,762 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London South East Colleges
Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE
- not rated 4,197 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 4,406 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 5,012 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Tutorial Foundation
76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY
- not rated 1,241 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 1,654 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Ashgrove School Ltd
116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE
- not rated 1,661 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 1,702 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Breaside Preparatory School
41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR
- not rated 1,721 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chai With Friends87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley167 yd
Peking Diner71 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley167 yd
Gardenya Cafe127 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley336 yd
Spice Garden103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley336 yd
The Lavender House26 Plaistow Lane, Bromley569 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sundridge Park Working Men's Club134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley245 yd
Prince FrederickThe Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane387 yd
Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets ClubLawn Close, Bromley471 yd
Sundridge Park Golf ClubGarden Road, Bromley481 yd
The Crown In Sundridge46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley569 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Top Fryer75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley167 yd
The Big Portion79 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley167 yd
Morley's97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley336 yd
Long House20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley569 yd
Sweet Jerk33 College Road, Bromley980 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley302 yd
Tesco Express1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley471 yd
Lidl124 - 126 High Street, Bromley919 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Sundridge Park Club
Lawn Close
squash courts, tennis courts475 yd
Sundridge Park Golf Club
GARDEN ROAD
golf484 yd
Parish C Of E Primary School
LONDON LANE
grass pitches510 yd
Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club
DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD
grass pitches560 yd
Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed)
Plaistow Lane
health and fitness suite, swimming pool774 yd
Westminster Fields
WELBECK AVENUE
grass pitches811 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 pool1,018 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed69.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed80.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.