Downham Way is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5NZ 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 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5QG, BR1 5NU, BR1 5QQ, BR1 4QH, BR1 4RR, BR1 5QJ, BR1 4QJ, BR1 4RW, BR1 4RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5NZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.1% | 52.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 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 5NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 42.5% | 43% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 42.2% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 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 | 48.3% | 53.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 28.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 27.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 10.4% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 18.1% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 21.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 62.2% | 58.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 80.7% | 69.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 14.5% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 69.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 24.4% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 1.5% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downham Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Catford South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Downham Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-06-13 | £346,212 |
| 113 Downham Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-11-26 | £391,256 |
| 125 Downham Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-07-18 | £392,222 |
| 129 Downham Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-04-29 | £461,904 |
| 143 Downham Way, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-04-08 | £377,765 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 5NZ 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,312 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 | 4,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,409 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 | 3,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 430 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 1,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downderry Food Bank | Downderry Childrens Centre, Shroffold Road | 114 yd | |
| Downham Community (Wesley Halls) Assn | Downham Community Association, Wesley Halls Community Centre | 147 yd | |
| Cafe Treat | Treat Cafe, 461 Bromley Road | 368 yd | |
| Sponge Kitchens Ltd | 473 Bromley Road, London | 382 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 491A Bromley Road, London | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 381 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 487 Bromley Road, London | 382 yd | |
| China Noodle Express | 485 Bromley Road, London | 382 yd | |
| After Hours Express Limited | 471 Bromley Road, London | 382 yd | |
| GRILLO'S | 493 Bromley Road, London | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 145 yd | |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 213 yd | |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Ten-Em-Bee Sports Development Centre TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OLD BROMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 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 | 850 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.