Postcode BR1 4JP 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 average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.1% 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 per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 4JP.
Downham West near BR1 4JP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 1 mi | 4 | Bromley North | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bromley North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £780,000 | £447 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £438,500 | £497 |
| Terraced | 71 | £400,000 | £513 |
| Flats | 11 | £275,000 | £454 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4JP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | 9, Hildenborough Gardens, Bromley, BR1 4NU | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 6, Arcus Road, Bromley, BR1 4NW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 51, Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, BR1 4EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 39, Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, BR1 4EX | Detached | Freehold | £938,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 31, Chingley Close, Bromley, BR1 4NR | Flats | Leasehold | £144,375 |
In the BR1 4JP postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4JP
| 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 | B&K Low Cost Supermarket | 6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to B&K Low Cost Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Sara Euromarket | 497 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Sara Euromarket |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR1 4JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andre Bourne
Downham - Elected 7 May 2026
Gloria Lambert-Morris
Downham - Elected 7 May 2026
Oana Olaru-Holmes
Downham - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR1 4JP records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BR1 4JP in Downham West is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BR1 4JP, including Rangefield Primary School (Good), Burnt Ash Primary School (Outstanding) and Parish Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 4JP is Ravensbourne in TfL zone 4, about 1,096 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
BR1 4JP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering BR1 4JP is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andre Bourne (Labour Party), Gloria Lambert-Morris (Labour Party) and Oana Olaru-Holmes (Labour Party).