Postcode BR1 5HX 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 high crime levels, with around 152.8 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Chinbrook Meadows.
Downham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 258 ft away from BR1 5HX.
Downham East near BR1 5HX 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 5HX postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 11 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.