Burnt Ash Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 5DL 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 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5DP, BR1 5BS, BR1 5DF, BR1 5BT, BR1 5HE, BR1 5DN, BR1 5DW, BR1 5DJ, BR1 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 5DL 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 5DL 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 Burnt Ash Lane was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnt Ash Lane has the 76th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 425th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 263.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-08-16 | £663,618 |
| 225 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-07-09 | £728,719 |
| 237 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-11-29 | £555,772 |
| 241 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-08-07 | £537,013 |
| 219 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2016-03-30 | £550,997 |
BR1 5DL 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 and Nursery Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 837 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 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 2,639 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 | 4,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,973 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 | 3,736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,721 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,084 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 | 1,101 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 1,545 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 | 1,573 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | 384A Baring Road, London | 481 yd | |
| Gardenya Cafe | 127 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 536 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 536 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 585 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 629 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 631 yd | |
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 681 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club | Garden Road, Bromley | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 536 yd | |
| Sonali Tandoori | 315A Baring Road, London | 546 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 585 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 636 Downham Way, Bromley | 585 yd | |
| Meta Fried Chicken Ltd | 640 Downham Way, Bromley | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 866 yd | |
| Marvel Stores | Costcutter - Marvels Stores, 129 Chinbrook Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 658 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 | 714 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 1,021 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 | 209.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.