Alexandra Crescent is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4ET 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 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, BR1 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4EU, BR1 4EZ, BR1 4HS, BR1 4EX, BR1 4HA, BR1 4RD, BR1 4HQ, BR1 4HW, BR1 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4ET has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 56.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 43.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR1 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 44.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 16.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 45% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 66.7% | 55.2% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 77% | 74.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 75.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 2.7% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 15.4% | 6.0% | 9.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Crescent was 182.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.5% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 92nd highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2025-07-25 | £915,311 |
| 33 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-02-29 | £534,808 |
| 29 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-07-13 | £732,738 |
| 31 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2022-04-01 | £525,600 |
| 33 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2018-09-25 | £559,445 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 2,236 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 | 4,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,394 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 | 4,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Mencap Station Road , BR1 3LP | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 573 yd | |
| Mittee Indian Restaurant | 20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 785 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 795 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 795 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 953 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 957 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,018 yd | |
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 12 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 785 yd | |
| Lezz-Et Mangal | 16 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 785 yd | |
| Spice Isle Grill | 8 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 785 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 785 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 959 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 959 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 678 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 | 796 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Ten-Em-Bee Sports Development Centre TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OLD BROMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.