Hillcrest Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4SA 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 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, BR1 4SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4SD, BR1 4SB, BR1 4RX, BR1 4SE, BR1 5EA, BR1 4SF, BR1 5AP, BR1 5NR, BR1 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 4SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR1 4SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 29.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 55.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 45% | 49.5% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.9% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.3% | 13.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 40.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.6% | 62.8% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 86.6% | 76% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 85.3% | 76.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.1% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.3% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillcrest Road has the 51st highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 301st highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 350.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-10-04 | £487,531 |
| 135 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-03-22 | £471,748 |
| 69 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-05-26 | £514,394 |
| 127 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-11-16 | £435,568 |
| 97 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-02-26 | £415,939 |
BR1 4SA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 840 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 | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,992 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 | 3,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 2,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 323 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 323 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 332 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 364 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 387 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 684 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 266 yd | |
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 319 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 387 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 387 yd | |
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 626 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 322 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 | 330 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 1,055 yd | |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.