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About

Downham ward is located in the southeastern part of Lewisham, bordering Bromley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including interwar semis-detached homes, terraced houses, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Downham Fields and the River Ravensbourne provide open areas for recreation. The ward has good transport links, with nearby Grove Park station offering rail services into central London.

Local amenities include a shopping parade on Bromley Road, featuring supermarkets, independent shops, and takeaways. Downham Health Centre serves the community's healthcare needs. The area has several primary schools and is close to secondary schools in neighboring wards. While quieter than central Lewisham, Downham maintains a suburban feel with easy access to both urban and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Downham has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 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 of residents in Downham is £45,152 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.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

38.3%

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Downham Population

18,359

Population density

6,869.9 per km²

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £387,000 in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £810,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	14	£267,500	£229,475	£242,500	£286,875	£354,500
Semi-Detached	6	£458,500	£372,500	£433,000	£474,625	£704,875
Terraced	73	£390,000	£312,000	£372,500	£425,000	£540,000

10 years price trend in Downham

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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