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Pontefract Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4RB 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 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4SG, BR1 4SF, BR1 5NR, BR1 4SJ, BR1 4RZ, BR1 4SE, BR1 4SQ, BR1 4RX, BR1 5EN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4RB, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%53%0.1% 51.0% 2.0%
Male47.1%47%-0.1% 49.0% -2.0%

Partnership Status

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 4RB, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.2%46.7%12.5% 37.9% 8.8%
Married: Opposite sex40.1%32.5%-7.6% 44.2% -11.7%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated5.4%3.7%-1.7% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced10.8%11.8%1.0% 9.1% 2.7%
Widowed8.6%5.3%-3.3% 6.1% -0.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.7%49.6%-0.1% 48.4% 1.2%
Good health28.8%28.1%-0.7% 33.6% -5.5%
Fair health17.6%16%-1.6% 12.7% 3.3%
Bad health3.3%4%0.7% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health0.7%2.3%1.6% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 4RB this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.5%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 Levels10.8%11%0.2% 13.4% -2.4%
Apprenticeship3.2%2.4%-0.8% 5.3% -2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.5%11.8%2.3% 16.9% -5.1%
Degree or Similar15.8%29.4%13.6% 33.8% -4.4%
Other7.2%4.5%-2.7% 2.8% 1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%1.5%-0.1% 1.1% 0.4%
Indian2%2.9%0.9% 3.1% -0.2%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%3.5%3.5% 1.6% 1.9%
Black African5.6%8.4%2.8% 2.5% 5.9%
Black Caribbean4.6%6.1%1.5% 1.0% 5.1%
Other Black2.6%1.5%-1.1% 0.5% 1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%1.7%0.4% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African0.7%2.9%2.2% 0.4% 2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%6.1%3.8% 0.9% 5.2%
Mixed Other0.7%1.5%0.8% 0.8% 0.7%
White77.8%60.5%-17.3% 81.4% -20.9%
Arab0%1.7%1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Other0.7%1.7%1.0% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.3%76.8%-8.5% 83.2% -6.4%
European Union3.9%4.3%0.4% 6.1% -1.8%
Rest of Europe1.3%3.2%1.9% 0.8% 2.4%
Africa2.6%6.6%4.0% 2.7% 3.9%
Middle East and Asia2.9%5.7%2.8% 5.6% 0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.9%3.2%-0.7% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK84.3%77.2%-7.1% 83.2% -6.0%
10+ Years1.6%15.6%14.0% 9.8% 5.8%
5-10 Years0.3%2%1.7% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years5.2%2%-3.2% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years8.5%3.2%-5.3% 1.9% 1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.7% 76.7% -7.0%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Other Europe1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Central and Western Africa2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held19.9% 13.5% 6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.4% 37.2% -1.8%
Christian46.1% 46.2% -0.1%
Hindu2.3% 1.7% 0.6%
Muslim10.7% 6.5% 4.2%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Pontefract Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR1 4RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pontefract Road are based on 85 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pontefract Road, Bromley, BR1 4RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR1 4RB

Average Price
£372,031
Semi-Detached
£379,151
Terraced
£371,316
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£233,441
Other
£485,033

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pontefract Road

Average Price
£358,693
Semi-Detached
£376,923
Terraced
£375,646
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£262,222
Other
£504,717

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pontefract Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
61 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£350,0002024-07-24 £375,079
52 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£240,0002023-02-17 £242,915
73 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£390,0002022-10-05 £395,050
91 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£312,5002022-04-12 £339,543
97 Pontefract Road, Bromley, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£481,5002022-03-04 £504,717
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR1 4RB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee71
Part-Time Employee41
Retired35
Self-Employed24
Looking after home or family22
Long-Term Sick or disabled19
Student (economically inactive)13
Other9
Unemployed9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Construction23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Human health and social work activities16
Education12
Accommodation and food service activities11
Administrative and support service activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Financial and insurance activities6
Information and communication5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Transport and storage3
Other2
Manufacturing2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Good Shepherd RC School
Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP
3out of 4 249 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Launcelot Primary School
Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA
3out of 4 350 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Burnt Ash Primary School
Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX
3out of 4 389 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rangefield Primary School
Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP
2out of 4 573 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Downderry Primary School
Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL
4out of 4 938 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
3out of 4 575 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 1,012 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
2out of 4 2,022 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW
- not rated 2,432 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW
- not rated 3,242 yd Free schools Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

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 4,886 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London South East Colleges
Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE
- not rated 4,932 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 3,739 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 4,245 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX
2out of 4 4,895 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
3out of 4 5,200 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 944 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 4 996 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Tutorial Foundation
76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY
- not rated 2,004 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Ashgrove School Ltd
116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE
- not rated 2,411 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner School
228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS
- not rated 2,421 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hilltop Caf?Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre259 yd
Downham CafeCafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre259 yd
Fit for SportDownham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road265 yd
KINGS DINERKings Diner, 439 Downham Way436 yd
Leisure Connection LimitedDownham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road462 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Downham TavernDownham Tavern, Downham Way463 yd
Sundridge Park Working Men's Club134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley751 yd
Baring Hall Hotel368 Baring Road, London1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SOMETHING FISHYSomething Fishy, 406 Downham Way362 yd
Golden City416 Downham Way, Bromley425 yd
Morleys453 Downham Way, Bromley463 yd
Farmhouse Pizza451 Downham Way, Bromley463 yd
Top Fryer75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley668 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley713 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
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 pool264 yd
Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club
DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD
grass pitches415 yd
Westminster Fields
WELBECK AVENUE
grass pitches445 yd
Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed)
LAUNCELOT ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite547 yd
Downham Playing Fields
GLENBOW ROAD
grass pitches806 yd
Downham Community Centre
SHROFFOLD ROAD
850 yd
Parish C Of E Primary School
LONDON LANE
grass pitches1,003 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 97.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed52.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed138.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.