Woodbank Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5HH 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 Woodbank Road, Bromley, BR1 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5NN, BR1 5HA, BR1 5NL, BR1 5HL, BR1 5NP, BR1 5NW, BR1 5NH, BR1 5NF, BR1 5EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 5HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR1 5HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 47.3% | 47.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 38.1% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 54.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 26.4% | 17.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 32.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% 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 | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 17% | 18.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 50.4% | 45.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 74.4% | 66.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 66.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 24.8% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 2.3% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbank Road was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Woodbank Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham and the 304th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Woodbank Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-28 | £421,391 |
| 100 Woodbank Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-05-11 | £397,805 |
| 44 Woodbank Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-01-20 | £411,450 |
| 48 Woodbank Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-02 | £466,356 |
| 36 Woodbank Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-05-11 | £393,945 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 5HH 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 783 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 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 3,460 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 | 4,033 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 | 2,920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,338 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 | 419 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church | St Lukes Church Hall, Northover | 240 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 434 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 494 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 601 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 473 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 342 yd | |
| Verdant Fish & Grill | 348 Verdant Lane, London | 410 yd | |
| Chicken Star | Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane | 410 yd | |
| Tams Kebab | Tam's Charcoal Grill, 350 Verdant Lane | 425 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 562 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 | 602 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 701 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 732 yd | |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 937 yd | |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.