Capstone Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5NA 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 Capstone Road, Bromley, BR1 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5ER, BR1 5NB, BR1 5EP, 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 local area around BR1 5NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 44.5% | 46.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 31.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.9% | 53.4% | 14.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 27.6% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 35.7% | 27.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 25.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 60.8% | 49.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 78.5% | 70.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 8.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 70.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 21% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capstone Road was 162.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% higher than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capstone Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham and the 212th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91A Capstone Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-14 | £234,444 |
| 71 Capstone Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,250 | 2023-11-01 | £380,030 |
| 45 Capstone Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-10-05 | £416,447 |
| 99 Capstone Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £371,882 |
| 59 Capstone Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-10-23 | £372,911 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 5NA 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 5,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 4,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,422 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 | 3,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 77 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 241 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 244 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 250 yd | |
| Downham Cafe | Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 243 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 243 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 451 Downham Way, Bromley | 243 yd | |
| Golden City | 416 Downham Way, Bromley | 298 yd | |
| SOMETHING FISHY | Something Fishy, 406 Downham Way | 311 yd | |
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 1,053 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 | 243 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 585 yd | |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 888 yd | |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 1,070 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.