Postcode BR1 5HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Downham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Further Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Further Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Further Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5HJ.
Further Green near BR1 5HJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Reigate Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Reigate Road Open Space |
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 5HJ postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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: 16/01/2026.