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Downham West is a residential area in the London Borough of Lewisham, located south of Bromley and east of Beckenham. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built in the early to mid-20th century. Green spaces like Downham Fields and the River Ravensbourne provide open areas for recreation and walking.

The area has local amenities including shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Transport links include bus routes connecting to nearby train stations such as Beckenham Junction and Bromley South. Downham West retains a quiet, neighborhood feel while being within reach of larger commercial hubs.

Area overview

On average Downham West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Downham West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

104

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Downham West Population

7,968

Population density

5,521.8 per km²

Demographics

British

3,081

38.68%

African

917

11.51%

Caribbean

898

11.27%

Other White

795

9.98%

Other Asian

424

5.32%

Total population: 7,966

Housing

Other social rented

863

27.61%

Owns with a mortgage

845

27.03%

Owns outright

597

19.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

470

15.04%

Social rents from council

262

8.38%

Total households: 3,126

Property prices in Downham West

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £387,000 in Downham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	10	£267,500	£210,750	£238,750	£286,875	£290,000
Semi-Detached	7	£460,000	£419,400	£441,000	£665,000	£804,500
Terraced	32	£395,000	£300,000	£371,875	£451,250	£597,400

10 years median price trend in Downham West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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