Swiftsden Way is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 4NT 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 Swiftsden Way, Bromley, BR1 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4NS, BR1 4NU, BR1 4EY, BR1 4NR, BR1 4NW, BR1 4HA, BR1 4HR, BR1 4EX, BR1 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 4NT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 47.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 52.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 4NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 39.7% | 52.2% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 21.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 11% | 2.5% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 17.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.1% | 44.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 26.4% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 16.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.8% | 23.8% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 33.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 13.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 14% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 13.0% |
| Other Black | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 53.2% | 49.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 17.5% | 4.3% | -13.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 75.7% | 63.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 11.5% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 63.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 25.5% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.7% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swiftsden Way was 134.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Swiftsden Way has the 29th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 276th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Swiftsden Way, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-26 | £262,766 |
| 108 Swiftsden Way, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-03-16 | £479,314 |
| 16 Swiftsden Way, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-09-15 | £230,171 |
| 78 Swiftsden Way, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-08-17 | £285,640 |
| 78 Swiftsden Way, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-08-17 | £285,640 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 1,045 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 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 4,300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,407 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 | 1,172 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,628 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 | 1,736 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quasar Elite | Quasar, 94 Bromley Hill | 231 yd | |
| Mittee Indian Restaurant | 20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 495 yd | |
| Sweet Scoops | 499 Bromley Road, London | 754 yd | |
| Sponge Kitchens Ltd | 473 Bromley Road, London | 796 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 491A Bromley Road, London | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 12 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 495 yd | |
| Lezz-Et Mangal | 16 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 495 yd | |
| Spice Isle Grill | 8 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 495 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 495 yd | |
| Fortune House | 32 Bromley Hill, Bromley | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 825 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 627 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 | 750 yd |
| Warren Avenue Playing Fields Warren Avenue | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 897 yd | |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 1,004 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 | 1,028 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.