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BR1 5JN

Reigate Road

Downham

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Overview

Postcode BR1 5JN 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 average crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Reigate Road Open Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Further Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Further Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.1%

Approximately 66.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Further Green near BR1 5JN 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 Grove Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 5JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 5JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miReigate Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Reigate Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
4,820.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.32(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-58%)
Vehicle crime
10.65(+14%)
Drugs
10.65(+72%)
Public order
4.73(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
55.81%
Other White
29
10.86%
Caribbean
28
10.49%
African
23
8.61%
Other
10
3.75%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
24.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
23.44%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
56.78%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Social rents from council
11
9.32%
Owns outright
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026179, Reigate Road, Bromley, BR1 5JLTerracedFreehold£375,300
31 Mar 2025219, Reigate Road, Bromley, BR1 5JLTerracedFreehold£392,000
23 Mar 2026169, Roundtable Road, Bromley, BR1 5LFTerracedFreehold£407,000
14 Nov 2025129, Roundtable Road, Bromley, BR1 5LFTerracedFreehold£410,000
21 May 2025346, Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TPOtherFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the BR1 5JN postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 5JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDrumbeat School and ASD ServiceCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Knights PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryForster Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 5JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgens360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TPWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE12 0DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHope Close, Lewisham, SE12 0BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodDownham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5JN, 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)Further GreenE02000678
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 026CE01003351
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 5JN

Is BR1 5JN (Further Green) safe?

The area around BR1 5JN records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR1 5JN?

The median sale price around BR1 5JN in Further Green is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 5JN?

There are 19 schools close to BR1 5JN, including Drumbeat School and ASD Service (Good), Haberdashers' Knights Primary (Good) and Forster Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 5JN?

The closest station to BR1 5JN is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 760 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 5JN?

BR1 5JN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,832 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 5JN (Further Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering BR1 5JN 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).