Bromley Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 4PL 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 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4PJ, BR1 5PX, BR1 5QT, SE6 2RX, BR1 4LU, BR1 5PU, BR1 4LX, BR1 4LB, BR1 4PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 52.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 4PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 39.9% | 48% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 35.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around BR1 4PL this area, 35.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 35.2% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 27.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 16.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 45.9% | 50.4% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -31.0% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 61.1% 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% | 61.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 18.1% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 12% | 7.1% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 61.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 21.8% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 4.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bromley Road was 280.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.6% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bromley Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 77th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-08-21 | £479,014 |
| 432 Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-01-16 | £688,316 |
| 414 Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-31 | £374,076 |
| 418 Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2017-04-18 | £365,826 |
| 406 Bromley Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-10-23 | £474,614 |
BR1 4PL 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.
BR1 4PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,712 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 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 4,569 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 | 3,205 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,643 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 | 810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 1,714 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 2,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 143 yd | |
| Caffe Cinos | 5 Old Bromley Road, Bromley | 165 yd | |
| Suruchi | 466 Bromley Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Downham Kebab | 458 Bromley Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Mega Breakfast Cafe | 444 Bromley Road, London | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 64 yd | |
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 188 yd | |
| Ben & Harry Limited | Subway Downham, Downham Post Office | 335 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 487 Bromley Road, London | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 172 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 313 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 369 yd | |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 530 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 | 670 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 672 yd | |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 82.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.