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Ashgrove Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 4JW 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 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4JN, BR1 4DN, BR1 4JX, BR1 4JQ, BR1 4JY, BR1 4JG, BR1 4NA, BR1 4JZ, BR1 4TS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%50.9%0.2% 51.0% -0.1%
Male49.3%49.1%-0.2% 49.0% 0.1%

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)
Single45.4%38.9%-6.5% 37.9% 1.0%
Married: Opposite sex38.4%46.8%8.4% 44.2% 2.6%
Separated3.2%2.8%-0.4% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced7.6%8.3%0.7% 9.1% -0.8%
Widowed5.4%3.2%-2.2% 6.1% -2.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.9%42.6%-1.3% 48.4% -5.8%
Good health29.9%37.1%7.2% 33.6% 3.5%
Fair health18.6%15.1%-3.5% 12.7% 2.4%
Bad health6.3%4%-2.3% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health1.4%1.1%-0.3% 1.2% -0.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28.1%17.7%-10.4% 18.2% -0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22.2%10.7%-11.5% 9.6% 1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.4%15.3%2.9% 13.4% 1.9%
Apprenticeship3.8%3.3%-0.5% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.2%14.4%5.2% 16.9% -2.5%
Degree or Similar18.9%35.8%16.9% 33.8% 2.0%
Other5.4%2.8%-2.6% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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)
Bangladeshi3.2%5.2%2.0% 1.1% 4.1%
Chinese0.5%0.7%0.2% 0.7% 0.0%
Indian1.4%4.4%3.0% 3.1% 1.3%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian1.4%8.5%7.1% 1.6% 6.9%
Black African3.2%5.5%2.3% 2.5% 3.0%
Black Caribbean3.2%6.3%3.1% 1.0% 5.3%
Other Black4.1%4.1%0.0% 0.5% 3.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0.7%-0.2% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0.9%0%-0.9% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean6.3%2.6%-3.7% 0.9% 1.7%
Mixed Other2.7%1.8%-0.9% 0.8% 1.0%
White65.2%50.6%-14.6% 81.4% -30.8%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other7.2%8.1%0.9% 1.6% 6.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.4% 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 Kingdom78.3%66.4%-11.9% 83.2% -16.8%
European Union6.3%11.3%5.0% 6.1% 5.2%
Rest of Europe3.2%4.4%1.2% 0.8% 3.6%
Africa3.6%4%0.4% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia5.4%10.6%5.2% 5.6% 5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.2%3.3%0.1% 1.3% 2.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76%66.9%-9.1% 83.2% -16.3%
10+ Years1.8%16.9%15.1% 9.8% 7.1%
5-10 Years1.4%6.3%4.9% 2.9% 3.4%
2-5 Years6.3%6.3%0.0% 2.2% 4.1%
Less than 2 years14.5%3.7%-10.8% 1.9% 1.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.5% 76.7% -8.2%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Poland2.9% 1.3% 1.6%
Romania1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other EU countries2.2% 1.5% 0.7%
Turkey0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Europe1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia3.3% 1.2% 2.1%
South-East Asia2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
No passport held8.1% 13.5% -5.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.8% 37.2% -11.4%
Christian50.2% 46.2% 4.0%
Buddhist1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Hindu4.1% 1.7% 2.4%
Muslim11.4% 6.5% 4.9%
Sikh4.8% 0.9% 3.9%
Not answered2.6% 6.0% -3.4%

Safety

Is Ashgrove Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashgrove Road was 452.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 300.4% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ashgrove Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 35th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BR1 4JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ashgrove Road are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lewisham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ashgrove Road, Bromley, BR1 4JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR1 4JW

Average Price
£713,363
Semi-Detached
£707,148
Terraced
£735,986
Detached
£949,605
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£438,585

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashgrove Road

Average Price
£741,938
Semi-Detached
£760,841
Terraced
£696,755
Detached
£859,289
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£436,442

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashgrove Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
40 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£810,0002024-11-11 £845,113
4 Meadowside Court, 50 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£740,0002023-08-31 £783,136
1 Meadowside Court, 50 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£400,0002021-10-21 £449,520
2 Meadowside Court, 50 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£400,0002021-10-21 £449,520
44 Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£575,0002021-04-13 £652,452
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR1 4JW

Employment

BR1 4JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 Employee62
Retired34
Self-Employed30
Part-Time Employee21
Student (economically inactive)15
Looking after home or family15
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Unemployed11
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Construction18
Transport and storage9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Human health and social work activities7
Information and communication6
Education6
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Financial and insurance activities2
Manufacturing2
Other1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rangefield Primary School
Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP
3out of 4 760 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Downderry Primary School
Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL
4out of 4 1,030 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD
3out of 4 1,095 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Beckenham
Westgate Road , BR3 5DE
- not rated 1,126 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Road , BR3 5DE
4out of 4 1,219 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 796 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
- not rated 796 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW
3out of 4 1,351 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill School
Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW
- not rated 1,505 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
- not rated 1,750 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 4,997 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE
- not rated 5,305 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 4,028 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 4,028 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 4,344 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX
- not rated 5,363 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
3out of 4 5,387 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School
49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD
- not rated 1,187 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 1,187 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beckenham Convent School
79 Foxglove Road , BR3 2BH
- not rated 1,397 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Watergate School
Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG
4out of 4 1,527 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner School
228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS
- not rated 1,605 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
Mittee Indian Restaurant20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley182 yd
Quasar EliteQuasar, 94 Bromley Hill419 yd
Sweet Scoops499 Bromley Road, London420 yd
Sponge Kitchens Ltd473 Bromley Road, London461 yd
George's Cafe491A Bromley Road, London461 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza GoGo12 Bromley Hill, Bromley182 yd
Lezz-Et Mangal16 Bromley Hill, Bromley182 yd
Spice Isle Grill8 Bromley Hill, Bromley182 yd
Fortune House32 Bromley Hill, Bromley182 yd
Fortune House32 Bromley Hill, Bromley182 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Stores PlcTesco, 480-486 Bromley Road442 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd470 Bromley Road, London586 yd

Sport

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 courts150 yd
Millwall Football Club Training Ground
TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD
grass pitches322 yd
Beckenham Place Park (Closed)
grass pitches546 yd
Downham Playing Fields
GLENBOW ROAD
grass pitches578 yd
Warren Avenue Playing Fields
Warren Avenue
grass pitches731 yd
Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed)
Winlaton Road
802 yd
Downham Community Centre
SHROFFOLD ROAD
901 yd
Catford Wanderers Sports Club
BECKENHAM HILL ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts1,085 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 69.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 69.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 69.4%

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 speed76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed72.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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