Moorside Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5ER 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 Moorside Road, Bromley, BR1 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5NA, BR1 5EP, BR1 5NB, BR1 5LX, BR1 5LZ, BR1 5LY, BR1 5LT, BR1 5ND, BR1 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 5ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 39.6% | 43.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 37.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 40% | 48.8% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.3% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 22.4% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 39.5% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 13% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 12% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 11.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65.3% | 49.3% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 80.4% | 70.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 10.7% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 78% | 70.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 21.1% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 4.4% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorside Road was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Moorside Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Downham and the 395th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Moorside Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2026-01-05 | £361,294 |
| 110 Moorside Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-10-09 | £395,693 |
| 58 Moorside Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-11-07 | £477,868 |
| 94 Moorside Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-11-03 | £422,941 |
| 100 Moorside Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-07-02 | £391,230 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,297 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 | 3,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,916 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 666 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 666 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 | 673 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 44 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 232 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 241 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 241 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 263 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 263 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 263 yd | |
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 313 yd | |
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 320 yd | |
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 234 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 563 yd | |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 869 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 1,086 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.