Downderry Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5QF 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 Downderry Road, Bromley, BR1 5QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5PG, BR1 5QH, BR1 5PZ, BR1 5QB, BR1 5PN, BR1 5PD, BR1 5PW, BR1 5RH, BR1 5QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 5QF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 47.7% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 52.3% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 5QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.6% | 44% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 40.4% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 54.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around BR1 5QF this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 31.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 28.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 56.6% | 55% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 84.3% | 68.2% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 68.2% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.4% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.7% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downderry Road was 189.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downderry Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 164th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Downderry Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-07-01 | £429,961 |
| 8 Downderry Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-10-22 | £369,983 |
| 78 Downderry Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-04-30 | £441,250 |
| 82 Downderry Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2018-01-31 | £387,378 |
| 26 Downderry Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2017-04-28 | £428,946 |
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 5QF 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 81 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 4,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,445 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 | 191 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 708 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 | 1,094 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 1,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Community (Wesley Halls) Assn | Downham Community Association, Wesley Halls Community Centre | 330 yd | |
| Downderry Food Bank | Downderry Childrens Centre, Shroffold Road | 332 yd | |
| Ganesha | 435 Bromley Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Cafe Treat | Treat Cafe, 461 Bromley Road | 500 yd | |
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 478 yd | |
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 483 yd | |
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 536 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 487 Bromley Road, London | 589 yd | |
| China Noodle Express | 485 Bromley Road, London | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 534 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 242 yd | |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 329 yd | |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 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 | 998 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.