Dainford Close is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5QS 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 Dainford Close, Bromley, BR1 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5QP, BR1 4LP, BR1 4LN, BR1 5QR, BR1 4LQ, BR1 4LY, BR1 4LR, BR1 4LU, BR1 4LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 55.8% | 55% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 44.2% | 45% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 36.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 47.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.8% | 54.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 27.6% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.2% | 14.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 39.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 50.3% | 45% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 68.2% | 59.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 59.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 27.4% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 1.5% | -20.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dainford Close was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dainford Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dainford Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-04-22 | £669,989 |
| 6A Dainford Close, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-04-07 | £626,918 |
| 7 Dainford Close, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-10-31 | £588,333 |
| 5 Dainford Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2004-09-15 | £662,688 |
| 5 Dainford Close, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,995 | 2003-06-19 | £665,852 |
BR1 5QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR1 5QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,946 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 | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Beckenham Westgate Road , BR3 5DE | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,195 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 | 4,831 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 | 3,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckenham Convent School 79 Foxglove Road , BR3 2BH | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 218 yd | |
| Suruchi | 466 Bromley Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Downham Kebab | 458 Bromley Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Mega Breakfast Cafe | 444 Bromley Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 282 yd | |
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 304 yd | |
| Ben & Harry Limited | Subway Downham, Downham Post Office | 309 yd | |
| KFC | 496 Bromley Road, London | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 250 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 292 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 493 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 547 yd | |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 820 yd | |
| Millwall Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND CALMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park CALVERLEY CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 70.0% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.