Postcode BR1 5HR 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 low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.7% 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 per household in Downham East is £65,571 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5HR.
Downham East near BR1 5HR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | Reigate Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Reigate Road Open Space |
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 5HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 122, Ivorydown, Bromley, BR1 5EF | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 38, Camlan Road, Bromley, BR1 5LU | Terraced | Freehold | £368,750 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 104, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 139, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EA | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 33, Camlan Road, Bromley, BR1 5LT | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the BR1 5HR postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Hope Close, Lewisham, SE12 0BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE12 0DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5HR, 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 5HR records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5HR in Downham East is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BR1 5HR, including Launcelot Primary School and Nursery (Good), Haberdashers' Knights Academy (Good) and Good Shepherd RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 5HR is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 667 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
BR1 5HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,560 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 5HR 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).