Postcode BR1 4EY 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Downham Park.
Downham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a low crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.1% 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.
The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from BR1 4EY.
Downham West near BR1 4EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Bromley North | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bromley North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
| 0.1 mi | Swiftsden Green | Small | Walking directions to Swiftsden Green |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 17 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 77 | £387,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 4EY postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | FM Food Centre | 28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to FM Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | K&R Supermarket | 10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to K&R Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | Bromley Hill, Lewisham, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Blyth Road, Bromley, BR1 3SB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Euro Supermarket | Medhurst Drive, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.