Postcode BR1 4QN is located in a major urban area, within the Downham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Downham East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.4 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 East is £65,571 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Downham East is £65,571 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 4QN.
Downham East near BR1 4QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 1 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £780,000 | £447 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £438,500 | £497 |
| Terraced | 71 | £400,000 | £513 |
| Flats | 11 | £275,000 | £454 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4QN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 81, Goudhurst Road, Bromley, BR1 4QG | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 115, Keedonwood Road, Bromley, BR1 4QL | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 175, Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5EL | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 13, Elmscott Road, Bromley, BR1 4RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 12, Sissinghurst Close, Bromley, BR1 4SN | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the BR1 4QN postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sara Euromarket | 497 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Sara Euromarket |
| 0.4 mi | FM Food Centre | 28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to FM Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | K&R Supermarket | 10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to K&R Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR1 4QN, 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 4QN 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 4QN in Downham East is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BR1 4QN, including Rangefield Primary School (Good), Good Shepherd RC School (Good) and Burnt Ash Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 4QN is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,286 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
BR1 4QN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,231 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 4QN 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).