Oldstead Road is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5RJ is located in the Catford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oldstead Road, Bromley, BR1 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5PU, BR1 5RN, BR1 5RD, BR1 5PY, BR1 5PX, BR1 4PJ, BR1 5RH, BR1 5QD, BR1 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR1 5RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 41.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 56.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.7% | 15.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 40.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 52.7% | 39.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 75.9% | 69.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 69.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.2% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 0.8% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldstead Road was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oldstead Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 176.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Oldstead Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-02-28 | £515,374 |
| 80 Oldstead Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-07-04 | £519,701 |
| 104 Oldstead Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-12-18 | £597,796 |
| 114 Oldstead Road, Bromley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-09-08 | £549,552 |
| 86 Oldstead Road, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-08-15 | £484,384 |
BR1 5RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BR1 5RJ 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,650 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 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,099 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 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,982 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 | 4,397 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 | 3,124 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,448 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 2,530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganesha | 435 Bromley Road, London | 238 yd | |
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 245 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 | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 147 yd | |
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 240 yd | |
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 278 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 487 Bromley Road, London | 412 yd | |
| China Noodle Express | 485 Bromley Road, London | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 241 yd | |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 548 yd | |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Downham Playing Fields GLENBOW ROAD | grass pitches | 727 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 | 832 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 1,073 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 | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.