Vanoc Gardens is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5LB 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 Vanoc Gardens, Bromley, BR1 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5JH, BR1 5NE, BR1 5HP, BR1 5JR, BR1 5HU, BR1 5JS, BR1 5JT, BR1 5JD, BR1 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 56.5% | 54.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 43.5% | 45.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 5LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 46.8% | 51.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 31.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49% | 52.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 28.2% | 21.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 30.3% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 13.6% | 4.2% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 11.3% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 64.6% | 56% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -25.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 78.2% | 66.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 66.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.1% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.9% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanoc Gardens was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vanoc Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham and the 341st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Vanoc Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-11-24 | £388,511 |
| 2 Vanoc Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2007-04-17 | £430,516 |
| 5 Vanoc Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £50,020 | 2001-08-20 | £216,275 |
| 11 Vanoc Gardens, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1997-05-30 | £417,093 |
BR1 5LB 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 5LB 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 882 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 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 3,319 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 | 4,208 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 | 3,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,575 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 | 294 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 107 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 267 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 437 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 454 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 240 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 240 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 240 yd | |
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 289 yd | |
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 353 yd | |
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 339 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 | 455 yd |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 907 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 1,050 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.