Reigate Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5JL 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 Reigate Road, Bromley, BR1 5JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5LP, BR1 5JN, BR1 5LF, BR1 5LE, BR1 5JZ, BR1 5JX, BR1 5LL, BR1 5JY, SE6 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 62.4% | 55% | -7.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 37.6% | 45% | 7.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 5JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40.2% | 47.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 7.5% | -9.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 47% | 18.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 29.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 15.7% | -7.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 24.4% | -19.9% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 23.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 72.7% | 68.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 79.8% | 72.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 72.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.9% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reigate Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Downham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Reigate Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,300 | 2026-02-20 | £375,300 |
| 189 Reigate Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-03-22 | £453,048 |
| 177 Reigate Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-19 | £429,466 |
| 225 Reigate Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-10-22 | £387,161 |
| 163 Reigate Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-09-30 | £406,402 |
BR1 5JL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Primary School 72 Ballamore Road , Downham BR1 5LW | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 3,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,088 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 | 2,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy converter | 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 & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church | St Lukes Church Hall, Northover | 408 yd | |
| Burger Boulevard | 350 Baring Road, London | 684 yd | |
| The Filling Station | The Filling Station Cafe, 640A Downham Way | 736 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 736 yd | |
| All 4 Mind | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 709 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 766 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club | Bannatynes Health Club, 35 Marvels Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 212 yd | |
| Verdant Fish & Grill | 348 Verdant Lane, London | 221 yd | |
| Chicken Star | Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane | 221 yd | |
| Tams Kebab | Tam's Charcoal Grill, 350 Verdant Lane | 228 yd | |
| IL Porto | 360 Baring Road, London | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 769 yd | |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 860 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 | 910 yd |
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.