Bamford Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5QR 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 Bamford Road, Bromley, BR1 5QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5QT, BR1 5QS, BR1 5QU, BR1 4LP, BR1 4LN, BR1 4LU, SE6 2RX, BR1 4LR, BR1 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.1% | 53.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 5QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 31.2% | 44.1% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 34.1% | -17.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 46.1% | 42.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 40.1% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 8.6% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 41.4% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 13.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 70.1% | 62.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 62.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 24.5% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 3.4% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bamford Road was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bamford Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 196th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bamford Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,250 | 2021-04-21 | £461,914 |
| 44 Bamford Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-02-16 | £522,464 |
| 42 Bamford Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-09-29 | £544,438 |
| 8 Bamford Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-09-28 | £272,962 |
| 10 Bamford Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-07-31 | £550,067 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 4,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community 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 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,698 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 | 3,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 993 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 | 1,897 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 2,294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Cinos | 5 Old Bromley Road, Bromley | 250 yd | |
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 265 yd | |
| Suruchi | 466 Bromley Road, London | 278 yd | |
| Downham Kebab | 458 Bromley Road, London | 278 yd | |
| Mega Breakfast Cafe | 444 Bromley Road, London | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 249 yd | |
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 278 yd | |
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 322 yd | |
| Ben & Harry Limited | Subway Downham, Downham Post Office | 379 yd | |
| KFC | 496 Bromley Road, London | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 277 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 359 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 545 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 | 591 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 837 yd | |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park CALVERLEY CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 263.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 263.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 31.58 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.