Postcode BR1 5EW 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham East is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 of residents in Downham East is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5EW.
Downham East near BR1 5EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £387,000 in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £810,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £267,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £390,000 |
10 years price trend in Downham
In the BR1 5EW postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.