Hillcrest Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4SB 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 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4RX, BR1 4SD, BR1 4SE, BR1 4SA, BR1 4SF, BR1 5NR, BR1 4RB, BR1 5EW, BR1 4RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4SB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 57.1% | 56.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 42.9% | 43.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 38.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 41.5% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 47.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 36.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 18% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.3% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 9.8% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 44.3% | 23.0% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 16.2% | 11.2% | -5.0% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 12% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 11.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 63.5% | 53.8% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 75.6% | 75.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 75.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.3% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 4.8% | -8.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.2% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 298.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 435.9% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillcrest Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 39th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
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 risen by about 101.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2026-01-23 | £595,675 |
| 52A Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2026-01-22 | £605,440 |
| 62 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-12-22 | £337,488 |
| 40 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2025-12-05 | £450,305 |
| 54 Hillcrest Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-11-10 | £400,551 |
BR1 4SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 3,752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Academy converter | 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 & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 293 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 293 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 302 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 386 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 412 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 670 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 289 yd | |
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 351 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 412 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 412 yd | |
| Top Fryer | 75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 243 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 | 300 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 1,001 yd | |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.