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Downham ward sits in the southeastern corner of the London Borough of Lewisham, bordering the boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, terraced homes, and some low-rise apartment blocks. Its layout includes numerous quiet, tree-lined streets and several small parades of local shops catering to daily needs. The ward is geographically defined by the presence of the River Ravensbourne to the west and the large expanse of Beckenham Place Park just beyond its southern boundary.

A central feature is the Downham Fields, a significant area of open grassland and woodland that provides recreational space. The Downham Leisure Centre serves as a community hub. Historically developed as part of the 1920s London County Council housing scheme, the area retains a distinct architectural consistency from that period. Public transport connections are provided primarily by bus routes linking to nearby rail stations in neighbouring areas.

Area overview

On average Downham has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downham is £64,197 per year. There are 8 schools in Downham: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Downham is home to around 18,359 people, with a population density of about 6,869.9 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

103

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Downham Population

18,359

Population density

6,869.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

42.81(+41%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.2(-13%)

Vehicle crime

15.14(+56%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.28(+44%)

Other theft

8.06(-31%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,186

39.14%

African

2,364

12.88%

Caribbean

2,068

11.26%

Other White

1,893

10.31%

Other Asian

845

4.6%

Total population: 18,358

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,489

31.75%

No qualifications

3,153

22.3%

Level 3 (A level)

1,974

13.96%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,947

13.77%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,516

10.72%

Total 16+ residents: 14,139

Housing

Other social rented

1,936

28.11%

Owns with a mortgage

1,859

26.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,117

16.22%

Owns outright

1,117

16.22%

Social rents from council

682

9.9%

Total households: 6,888

Property prices in Downham

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Downham 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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	15	£280,000	£205,500	£237,500	£288,750	£323,000
Semi-Detached	6	£458,500	£370,500	£427,000	£474,625	£731,125
Terraced	71	£386,000	£310,000	£370,000	£417,500	£472,500

10 years median price trend in Downham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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