Ashgrove Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 4JN is located in the Downham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashgrove Road, Bromley, BR1 4JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4JW, BR1 4DN, BR1 4JX, BR1 4JQ, BR1 4JG, BR1 4NA, BR1 4TS, BR1 4JY, BR1 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 35% | 36.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 38% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 14% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 40% | 48.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 27.7% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 23% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 4.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 37.8% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 80% | 62.1% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 90.9% | 71% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 16.1% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 70.6% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.5% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashgrove Road was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ashgrove Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 243rd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-29 | £308,480 |
| 19 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £621,000 | 2022-07-01 | £661,227 |
| 45 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,625 | 2021-10-22 | £708,023 |
| 7 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-09-17 | £541,026 |
| 55 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-04-26 | £584,444 |
BR1 4JN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 42 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mittee Indian Restaurant | 20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 161 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 376 yd | |
| Sweet Scoops | 499 Bromley Road, London | 430 yd | |
| Sponge Kitchens Ltd | 473 Bromley Road, London | 473 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 491A Bromley Road, London | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 12 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 161 yd | |
| Lezz-Et Mangal | 16 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 161 yd | |
| Spice Isle Grill | 8 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 161 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 161 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 459 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 193 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 809 yd | |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 892 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.