Property profile

49Ambleside

Map showing 49, Ambleside, Bromley

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Estimated sale price

£235,000

Flats sold in Downham

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Mar 2025
£235,000Change since last sale: −£1,000 (−0.5%)
Annualised change
−0.4% per yearLewisham annualised change (flats) since 2025: +0.9% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £454 per sq ft
£472 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+3.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Downham
£275,000Estimate vs local median: −£41,000 (−15%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area46 m² / 495 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection28 Jan 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Mar 2025£235,000+52%
30 Sept 2014£155,000+7%
31 Aug 2011£145,000+88%
07 Feb 2000£77,000+54%
30 Sept 1997£49,999-

Local market

Property prices in Downham

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£498
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£369K – £425K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£780,000£447
Semi-Detached6£438,500£497
Terraced71£400,000£513
Flats11£275,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£402,500£330,000
2017£233,000£358,000£335,000
2018£286,350£402,500£323,000
2019£250,250£407,500£325,000
2020£268,500£440,000£348,000
2021£250,000£461,000£358,500
2022£280,000£422,500£390,750
2023£275,000£450,000£390,000
2024£267,500£422,500£396,000
2025£277,500£437,000£395,000
2026£225,000£660,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446£410£401
2017£435£433£422
2018£436£387£415
2019£403£414£409
2020£481£417£443
2021£443£473£463
2022£415£482£502
2023£427£459£502
2024£444£456£486
2025£457£497£502
2026£454£472£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 202630, Ambleside, Bromley, BR1 4DNTerracedFreehold£400,000
19 Dec 202522, Ambleside, Bromley, BR1 4DNTerracedFreehold£400,000
29 May 202515, Ambleside, Bromley, BR1 4DNTerracedFreehold£425,000
14 Apr 202551, Ambleside, Bromley, BR1 4DNFlatsLeasehold£240,000
28 Mar 202549, Ambleside, Bromley, BR1 4DNFlatsLeasehold£235,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1A Ambleside, Bromley-97 m²-
3 Ambleside, BromleyFreehold83 m²£415,000 (2024)
5, Ambleside, Bromley-76 m²-
6, Ambleside, Bromley-75 m²-
7, Ambleside, Bromley-75 m²-
8, Ambleside, BromleyFreehold80 m²£250,000 (2014)
9, Ambleside, BromleyFreehold78 m²£284,500 (2014)
10, Ambleside, Bromley-72 m²-
11, Ambleside, BromleyFreehold79 m²£205,000 (2004)
12, Ambleside, BromleyFreehold77 m²£350,000 (2016)

Area insights for BR1 4DN

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Overview

Postcode BR1 4DN is located in a major urban area, within the Downham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Downham West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Ravensbourne, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Downham Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Downham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33%

Approximately 33.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 4DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Downham West near BR1 4DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
0.7 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.9 mi

4

Shortlands

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Shortlands

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 4DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDownham ParkMediumWalking directions to Downham Park
0.2 miSwiftsden GreenSmallWalking directions to Swiftsden Green
0.2 miBeechmore play parkSmallWalking directions to Beechmore play park

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
8,616.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.74(+96%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.9(+38%)
Vehicle crime
23.21(+148%)
Public order
8.44(+25%)
Robbery
6.33(+78%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
48.72%
Other White
25
12.82%
Other Black
15
7.69%
Caribbean
14
7.18%
African
11
5.64%
Total population: 195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
37.84%
No qualifications
34
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
23
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
8.11%
Apprenticeship
10
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 148

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
32.95%
Other social rented
24
27.27%
Owns outright
17
19.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
14.77%
Social rents from council
5
5.68%
Total households: 88

Schools

In the BR1 4DN postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 4DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRangefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBurnt Ash Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryBonus Pastor Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFM Food Centre28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to FM Food Centre
0.2 miK&R Supermarket10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to K&R Supermarket
0.2 miB&K Low Cost Supermarket6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to B&K Low Cost Supermarket
0.3 miSara Euromarket497 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PQWalking directions to Sara Euromarket
0.3 miTesco Express480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PBWalking directions to Tesco Express