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BR1 4TN

Medhurst Drive

Downham

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Detailed insights for BR1 4TN

Overview

Postcode BR1 4TN 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
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from BR1 4TN.

Flood risk

No risk

Downham West near BR1 4TN 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4TN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.7 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne
1 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 4TN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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

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 4TN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4TN
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 4TN postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 4TN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBonus Pastor Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryRangefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDownderry Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4TN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSara Euromarket497 Bromley Road, Bromley, 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
0.1 miBest Food Mega Mart445-449 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PHWalking directions to Best Food Mega Mart

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 4TN, 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 Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 4TN

Is BR1 4TN (Downham West) safe?

The area around BR1 4TN 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 4TN?

The median sale price around BR1 4TN 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 4TN?

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

What is the nearest station to BR1 4TN?

The closest station to BR1 4TN is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 970 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 4TN?

BR1 4TN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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