Pontefract Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4RA is located in the Plaistow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pontefract Road, Bromley, BR1 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4QP, BR1 4QW, BR1 4QE, BR1 4QF, BR1 4SG, BR1 4SQ, BR1 4QZ, BR1 4QX, BR1 4SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.9% | 53% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 34.2% | 46.7% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 32.5% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 28.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around BR1 4RA this area, 28.2% 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 | 36.5% | 28.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 29.4% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.8% | 60.5% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 77.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 15.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontefract Road was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontefract Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 305th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-04-26 | £382,623 |
| 2 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-11 | £372,333 |
| 14 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2023-01-06 | £431,208 |
| 25 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-31 | £432,635 |
| 28 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2022-01-25 | £428,134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,973 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 | 3,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,251 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 | 913 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 | 1,139 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 390 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 390 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 392 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 509 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 612 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 840 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 533 yd | |
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 590 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 612 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 612 yd | |
| Top Fryer | 75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 309 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 | 391 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 761 yd | |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 1,038 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.