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BR1 4TF

Medhurst Drive

Downham

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Overview

Postcode BR1 4TF 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 low crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Beckenham Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Downham West has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from BR1 4TF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4TF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.7 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 4TF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDownham FieldsLargeWalking directions to Downham Fields
0.3 miDownham ParkMediumWalking directions to Downham Park
0.4 miPeter Pan's ParkSmallWalking directions to Peter Pan's Park

Area Profile

Population
468
Population density
12,553.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.04(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.02(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.01(+40%)
Vehicle crime
7.01(-25%)
Other theft
4.01(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
30.17%
African
65
14.01%
Caribbean
57
12.28%
Other White
52
11.21%
Other
30
6.47%
Total population: 464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
33.7%
No qualifications
73
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
53
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
29.12%
Owns with a mortgage
43
23.63%
Other social rented
37
20.33%
Owns outright
29
15.93%
Social rents from council
10
5.49%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Downham

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £5,387 per square metre) in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£780,000£4,813
Flats11£275,000£4,891
Semi-Detached6£458,500£5,757
Terraced77£400,000£5,508

10 year median price trend in Downham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202518, Nesbit Court, Medhurst Drive, Bromley, BR1 4TLFlatsLeasehold£297,500
14 Nov 202521, Nesbit Court, Medhurst Drive, Bromley, BR1 4TLFlatsLeasehold£270,000
06 Oct 202525, Nesbit Court, Medhurst Drive, Bromley, BR1 4TLFlatsLeasehold£290,000
26 Sept 202532, Nesbit Court, Medhurst Drive, Bromley, BR1 4TLFlatsLeasehold£290,000
29 Apr 202514, Nesbit Court, Medhurst Drive, Bromley, BR1 4TLFlatsLeasehold£287,500

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBonus Pastor Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryDownderry Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSara EuromarketBromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PQWalking directions to Sara Euromarket
0.1 miPremier24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NXWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miTesco Express480-486 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIceland470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PPWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miB&K Low Cost Supermarket6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JXWalking directions to B&K Low Cost Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,423
Band B£1,661
Band C£1,898
Band D£2,135
Band E£2,610
Band F£3,084
Band G£3,559
Band H£4,270

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 4TF, 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 038BE01003240
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 4TF

Is BR1 4TF (Downham West) safe?

The area around BR1 4TF records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4TF?

The median sale price around BR1 4TF in Downham West is £397,500 (about £5,387 per square metre) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 4TF?

There are 20 schools close to BR1 4TF, including Rangefield Primary School (Good), Bonus Pastor Catholic College and Downderry Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 4TF?

The closest station to BR1 4TF is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 1,023 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 4TF?

BR1 4TF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.