Postcode BR1 4JL 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 very high crime levels, with around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Downham Park.
Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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 per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 4JL.
Downham West near BR1 4JL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Shortlands | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Shortlands |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swiftsden Green | Small | Walking directions to Swiftsden Green |
| 0.3 mi | Beechmore play park | Small | Walking directions to Beechmore play park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £383,500 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 | 15 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £386,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 4JL postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4JL
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Bromley Hill, Lewisham, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.