Postcode BR1 4NB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Downham Park.
Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from BR1 4NB.
Downham West near BR1 4NB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
| 0.2 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 4NB postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | K&R Supermarket | 10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to K&R Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | B&K Low Cost Supermarket | 6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to B&K Low Cost Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | FM Food Centre | 28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to FM Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Sara Euromarket | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Sara Euromarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4NB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.