Burnt Ash Lane is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 5GD is located in the Plaistow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, BR1 5GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5SN, BR1 5AH, BR1 5AQ, BR1 5AE, BR1 5AF, BR1 5BU, BR1 5AL, BR1 5BX, BR1 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5GD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.4% | 52.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 5GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 44.3% | 45.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 41.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 53.3% | 54.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 39.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 70.6% | 55.9% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 83.5% | 67.6% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 14.4% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 67.9% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.8% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnt Ash Lane was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnt Ash Lane has the 39th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 256th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Rotunda Court, 133 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-30 | £284,398 |
| Flat 18 Rotunda Court, 133 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-04-25 | £134,542 |
| Flat 31 Rotunda Court, 133 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-03-06 | £92,165 |
| Flat 24 Rotunda Court, 133 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-09-19 | £74,215 |
| Flat 28 Rotunda Court, 133 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £61,500 | 2009-06-17 | £106,442 |
BR1 5GD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 4,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 4,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 5,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holy Trinity College 81 Plaistow Lane , BR1 3LL | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent 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 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 1,521 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 | 41 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 103 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 41 yd | |
| Chai With Friends | 87 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 225 yd | |
| Peking Diner | 71 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 225 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundridge Park Working Men's Club | 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 136 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club | Garden Road, Bromley | 550 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Lawn Close, Bromley | 698 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 731 yd | |
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 97 - 99 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 41 yd | |
| Top Fryer | 75 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 225 yd | |
| The Big Portion | 79 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 225 yd | |
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 865 yd | |
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 71 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 556 yd |
| The Sundridge Park Club Lawn Close | squash courts, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 880 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 | 902 yd |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Chinbrook Meadows MAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.