Whitefoot Lane is in Bromley and in Lewisham district. BR1 5SF is located in the Hither Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, BR1 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 5SE, SE6 1UH, BR1 5SH, SE6 1UJ, SE6 1QJ, SE6 1QH, SE6 1UQ, SE6 1QQ, BR1 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 5SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.4% | 53.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 5SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 40.5% | 46.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 38.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 46.6% | 47.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 24% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 32.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.7% | 18.6% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 17.6% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.2% | 43% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 73% | 66.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 66% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 23.9% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 1.3% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitefoot Lane was 160.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% higher than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitefoot Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham and the 214th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-19 | £422,267 |
| 386 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-01-06 | £474,750 |
| 430 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £436,500 | 2022-02-11 | £490,423 |
| 422 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £871,578 | 2021-12-01 | £994,070 |
| 480 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £166,760 | 2021-08-06 | £180,454 |
BR1 5SF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Temple Grove 72 Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | - not rated | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 983 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 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,686 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 | 2,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 2,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 4 Mind | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 397 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Community Cafe | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 397 yd | |
| St Luke's Church | St Lukes Church Hall, Northover | 554 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 783 yd | |
| KINGS DINER | Kings Diner, 439 Downham Way | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 200 yd | |
| Verdant Fish & Grill | 348 Verdant Lane, London | 213 yd | |
| Chicken Star | Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane | 213 yd | |
| Tams Kebab | Tam's Charcoal Grill, 350 Verdant Lane | 217 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 395 yd | |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 882 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 | 968 yd |
| Haberdashers' Aske'S Knights Academy (Closed) LAUNCELOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.