Postcode BR1 4LQ 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, about 14% 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 Beckenham Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckenham Place 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 4.1% 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 4LQ.
Downham West near BR1 4LQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beckenham Place Park | Large | Walking directions to Beckenham Place Park |
| 0.2 mi | Peter Pan's Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beechmore play park | Small | Walking directions to Beechmore play park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £500 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 | £458,500 | £535 |
| Terraced | 77 | £400,000 | £512 |
| Flats | 11 | £275,000 | £454 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £271,250 | £419,000 | £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 | £458,500 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £660,000 | £407,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £424 | £410 | £406 |
| 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 | £522 | £502 |
| 2026 | £454 | £472 | £498 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4LQ.
In the BR1 4LQ postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha 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.
Elected local representatives for BR1 4LQ, 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 4LQ records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4LQ in Downham West is £397,500 (about £500 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BR1 4LQ, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bonus Pastor Catholic College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 4LQ is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 521 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
BR1 4LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,046 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 4LQ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.