Ridgeway Drive is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 5DB 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 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, BR1 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5DD, BR1 5DE, BR1 5BE, BR1 5DF, BR1 5BG, BR1 5BQ, BR1 5BS, BR1 5BH, BR1 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 5DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.8% | 32.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 50.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 46.1% | 53% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| 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.
In the area around BR1 5DB this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 8.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 41.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.2% | 71.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 85.6% | 76.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 76.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0.4% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Drive was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ridgeway Drive has the 77th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 421st highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £561,500 | 2024-04-26 | £624,569 |
| 139 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-12-19 | £727,969 |
| 109 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2023-10-04 | £640,137 |
| 137 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2022-11-16 | £618,413 |
| 99 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-10-28 | £692,216 |
BR1 5DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,838 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 | 4,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,051 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 | 3,804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,212 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 2,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenya Cafe | 127 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 514 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 514 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 642 yd | |
| Chai With Friends | 87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 698 yd | |
| Peking Diner | 71 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 608 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 776 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club | Garden Road, Bromley | 885 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 514 yd | |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 684 yd | |
| Top Fryer | 75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 698 yd | |
| The Big Portion | 79 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 698 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 548 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 935 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 892 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 | 980 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.