Postcode BR1 4LA 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 very high crime levels, with around 111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Downham Park.
Downham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.0% 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.
The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from BR1 4LA.
Downham West near BR1 4LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Peter Pan's Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Swiftsden Green | Small | Walking directions to Swiftsden Green |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £980,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £980,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 4LA postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sara Euromarket | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Sara Euromarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best Food Mega Mart | 445-449 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Food Mega Mart |
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: 16/05/2026.