Postcode BR1 4PD 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 100.1 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 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 high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 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 4 ft away from BR1 4PD.
Downham West near BR1 4PD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Peter Pan Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swiftsden Green | Small | Walking directions to Swiftsden Green |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £383,500 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 | 15 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £386,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 4PD postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Supermarket | Medhurst Drive, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Bromley Hill, Lewisham, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
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: 01/01/2026.