Postcode BR1 4LY 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 high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, 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 high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.7% 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 of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from BR1 4LY.
Downham West near BR1 4LY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beckenham Place Park | Large | Walking directions to Beckenham Place Park |
| 0.3 mi | Peter Pan Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beechmore play park | Small | Walking directions to Beechmore play park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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 | 17 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 77 | £387,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 4LY postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Best Foods Mega Mart | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Foods Mega Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.