Burnt Ash Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 5BS 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 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, BR1 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5DF, BR1 5DD, BR1 5DE, BR1 5DL, BR1 5DJ, BR1 5BT, BR1 5DB, BR1 5DP, BR1 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.7% | 52.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 28.8% | 33.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 49% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.2% | 46.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 33% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.9% | 18.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 75.2% | 62.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 79.4% | 70% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 70% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 22.3% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 1.4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnt Ash Lane was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Burnt Ash Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-09-16 | £608,084 |
| 230 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-07-05 | £691,445 |
| 184 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-08-26 | £653,487 |
| 232 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-09-22 | £607,511 |
| 224 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-06-11 | £627,037 |
BR1 5BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Infant School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | - not rated | 901 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 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,085 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 | 3,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenya Cafe | 127 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 465 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 465 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 577 yd | |
| Chai With Friends | 87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 627 yd | |
| Peking Diner | 71 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 561 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 723 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 804 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club | Garden Road, Bromley | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 465 yd | |
| Top Fryer | 75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 627 yd | |
| The Big Portion | 79 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 627 yd | |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 634 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 956 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 642 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 | 822 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 919 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 966 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 | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.