Ivorydown is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5EE is located in the Downham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ivorydown, Bromley, BR1 5EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5EF, BR1 5HR, BR1 5DZ, BR1 5HS, BR1 5EA, BR1 5EG, BR1 5HP, BR1 5LU, BR1 5JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR1 5EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR1 5EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 45.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 40.9% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 50.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.1% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.8% | 24.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 29.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 59.1% | 54.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 75.4% | 62.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 14.5% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 62.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 19.6% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivorydown was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Downham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Ivorydown, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-02-12 | £434,531 |
| 97 Ivorydown, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-15 | £323,855 |
| 111 Ivorydown, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-06-08 | £386,712 |
| 127 Ivorydown, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-05-04 | £408,112 |
| 81 Ivorydown, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2017-10-13 | £406,946 |
BR1 5EE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
BR1 5EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 5EE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 872 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 | 229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,327 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 | 3,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,838 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 | 526 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 137 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 304 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 304 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 305 yd | |
| St Luke's Church | St Lukes Church Hall, Northover | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 134 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 593 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 96 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 134 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 134 yd | |
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 141 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 644A Downham Way, Bromley | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 759 yd | |
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 121 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 | 305 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 959 yd | |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.