Old Bromley Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 4LX is located in the Downham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4LU, BR1 4LS, BR1 4LB, BR1 4LR, BR1 4LT, BR1 4PP, BR1 4LY, BR1 4LN, BR1 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 45.9% | 50.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 32.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.2% | 49.3% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 12.8% | -7.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 22.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 13.9% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 24.4% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 14% | 1.3% | -12.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 57.5% | 42.7% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 69.5% | 63.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 63.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 15.7% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 6% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Bromley Road was 167.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Bromley Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 195th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Cork House, 20 Old Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-30 | £216,231 |
| Flat 4 Cork House, 20 Old Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-11-18 | £192,976 |
| Flat 1 Cork House, 20 Old Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2020-02-10 | £216,554 |
| Flat 6 Cork House, 20 Old Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-06-14 | £199,765 |
| Flat 1 Cork House, 20 Old Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-07-07 | £191,399 |
BR1 4LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 4LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,702 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 | 3,352 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 838 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 2,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Cinos | 5 Old Bromley Road, Bromley | 50 yd | |
| Suruchi | 466 Bromley Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Downham Kebab | 458 Bromley Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Mega Breakfast Cafe | 444 Bromley Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 136 yd | |
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 170 yd | |
| Ben & Harry Limited | Subway Downham, Downham Post Office | 196 yd | |
| KFC | 496 Bromley Road, London | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 82 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 174 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 383 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 | 529 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 624 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 652 yd | |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.