Postcode BR1 4JS is located in a major urban area, within the Downham area 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 median sale price in Downham is £390,000 (around £490 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £364,000 and £420,000. The nearest station is Ravensbourne, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Downham Park.
Downham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,425 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 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 per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from BR1 4JS.
Downham West near BR1 4JS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Shortlands | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Shortlands |
| 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £490 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 | 5 | £417,000 | £490 |
| Terraced | 68 | £400,000 | £510 |
| Flats | 12 | £277,500 | £452 |
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 | £262,500 | £537,500 | £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 | £504 |
| 2026 | £452 | £493 | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 1, Yewdale Close, Bromley, BR1 4JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 127, Coniston Road, Bromley, BR1 4JA | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 78, Kings Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4HL | Detached | Freehold | £1,500,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 122, Coniston Road, Bromley, BR1 4JB | Terraced | Freehold | £497,990 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 100, Coniston Road, Bromley, BR1 4JB | Terraced | Freehold | £730,000 |
In the BR1 4JS postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Burnt Ash Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2019. | |
Burnt Ash Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Oct 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Rangefield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2022. | |
Rangefield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Parish Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
Parish Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BR1 4JS
| 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 | Londis | 108 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3RL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Sara Euromarket | 497 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Sara Euromarket |
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 4JS, 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 4JS 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 4JS in Downham is £390,000 (about £490 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BR1 4JS, including Burnt Ash Primary School (Outstanding), Rangefield Primary School (Good) and Parish Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BR1 4JS is Ravensbourne in TfL zone 4, about 869 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
BR1 4JS 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 4JS 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).