Shaw Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5NN 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 Shaw Road, Bromley, BR1 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5HL, BR1 5HH, BR1 5NL, BR1 5JU, BR1 5JT, BR1 5HJ, BR1 5HA, BR1 5JX, BR1 5NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 58.7% | 54.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 41.3% | 45.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 5NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 34.2% | 42.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 36.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 45.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 26.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 21.8% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 62.8% | 52.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 74.1% | 66.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 66.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 22.1% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 1.1% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Road was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaw Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Downham and the 265th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Shaw Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-28 | £482,750 |
| 8 Shaw Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-13 | £381,016 |
| 18 Shaw Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2014-04-04 | £357,497 |
| 8 Shaw Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2007-01-12 | £438,588 |
| 22 Shaw Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-10-27 | £406,331 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,185 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 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Primary School 72 Ballamore Road , Downham BR1 5LW | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community 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 | 607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,604 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 | 4,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,259 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 | 2,935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,430 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 | 264 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 556 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 | 664 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 664 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 | 191 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 486 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 493 yd | |
| Fit for Sport | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Road | 625 yd | |
| Hilltop Caf? | Hilltop Cafe, Downham Health And Leisure Centre | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 469 yd | |
| Baring Hall Hotel | 368 Baring Road, London | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 293 yd | |
| Verdant Fish & Grill | 348 Verdant Lane, London | 361 yd | |
| Chicken Star | Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane | 361 yd | |
| Tams Kebab | Tam's Charcoal Grill, 350 Verdant Lane | 377 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 342 Baring Road | 874 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 | 627 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 753 yd | |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Westminster Fields WELBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 1,028 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.