Farmfield Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 4NQ 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 Farmfield Road, Bromley, BR1 4NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4NP, BR1 4NN, BR1 4RQ, BR1 4NW, BR1 4RD, BR1 4RG, BR1 4NL, BR1 4EX, BR1 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 34% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 54.3% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 22.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 30.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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 | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 61.8% | 46% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 81.7% | 67.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 67.2% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 22.2% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.4% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Catford South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 Farmfield Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-03-28 | £451,853 |
| 181 Farmfield Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-09-28 | £426,848 |
| 155 Farmfield Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-26 | £351,301 |
| 177 Farmfield Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-09-13 | £405,971 |
| 159 Farmfield Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,983 | 2021-06-25 | £323,804 |
BR1 4NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 4NQ 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 986 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 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 3,462 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 | 4,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,064 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 | 4,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,254 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 | 872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent 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 | 483 yd | |
| Mittee Indian Restaurant | 20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 519 yd | |
| Downderry Food Bank | Downderry Childrens Centre, Shroffold Road | 598 yd | |
| Downham Community (Wesley Halls) Assn | Downham Community Association, Wesley Halls Community Centre | 611 yd | |
| Sweet Scoops | 499 Bromley Road, London | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 12 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 519 yd | |
| Lezz-Et Mangal | 16 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 519 yd | |
| Spice Isle Grill | 8 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 519 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 519 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 723 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 611 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 | 746 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 781 yd | |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 786 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 | 824 yd |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.