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BR1 4NN

Arcus Road

Downham

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Detailed insights for BR1 4NN

Overview

Postcode BR1 4NN 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 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 nearest station is Ravensbourne, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Downham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Downham West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 4NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Downham West near BR1 4NN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Ravensbourne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4NN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
0.9 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.9 mi

4

Sundridge Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sundridge Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 4NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDownham FieldsLargeWalking directions to Downham Fields
0.1 miDownham ParkMediumWalking directions to Downham Park
0.2 miShaftesbury ParkMediumWalking directions to Shaftesbury Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
7,291.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.36(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.78(-49%)
Vehicle crime
11.03(+18%)
Other theft
9.65(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
36.72%
African
60
16.95%
Other Asian
34
9.6%
Other White
26
7.34%
Other
15
4.24%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
30.2%
No qualifications
57
22.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.55%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
29.13%
Other social rented
30
23.62%
Owns outright
21
16.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.54%
Social rents from council
13
10.24%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Downham

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£498
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£369K – £425K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£780,000£447
Semi-Detached6£438,500£497
Terraced71£400,000£513
Flats11£275,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£225,000£660,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£502
2026£454£472£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 20266, Arcus Road, Bromley, BR1 4NWTerracedFreehold£360,000
28 Mar 2025225, Farmfield Road, Bromley, BR1 4NQTerracedFreehold£445,000
03 Dec 202593, Glenbow Road, Bromley, BR1 4NLTerracedFreehold£375,000
25 Jun 20259, Hildenborough Gardens, Bromley, BR1 4NUTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Aug 202531, Chingley Close, Bromley, BR1 4NRFlatsLeasehold£144,375

Schools

In the BR1 4NN postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 4NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRangefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBurnt Ash Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryGood Shepherd RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFM Food Centre28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to FM Food Centre
0.2 miK&R Supermarket10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to K&R Supermarket
0.2 miB&K Low Cost Supermarket6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to B&K Low Cost Supermarket
0.3 miSara Euromarket497 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PQWalking directions to Sara Euromarket
0.4 miTesco Express480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR1 4NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andre Bourne

Downham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Gloria Lambert-Morris

Downham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Oana Olaru-Holmes

Downham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardDownhamE05013720
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Downham WestE02006784
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 038EE01032565
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 4NN

Is BR1 4NN (Downham West) safe?

The area around BR1 4NN 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.

What is the average house price near BR1 4NN?

The median sale price around BR1 4NN in Downham West is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 4NN?

There are 18 schools close to BR1 4NN, including Rangefield Primary School (Good), Burnt Ash Primary School (Outstanding) and Good Shepherd RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 4NN?

The closest station to BR1 4NN is Ravensbourne in TfL zone 4, about 1,094 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 4NN?

BR1 4NN 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).

Who represents BR1 4NN (Downham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering BR1 4NN 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).