Postcode BR1 5LA 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 high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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 5LA.
Downham East near BR1 5LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
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 5LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | 156, Capstone Road, Bromley, BR1 5NG | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 182, Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 90, Durham Hill, Bromley, BR1 5ND | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 42, Durham Hill, Bromley, BR1 5ND | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 177, Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5NH | Terraced | Freehold | £352,500 |
In the BR1 5LA postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 5LA, 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 5LA records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5LA in Downham East is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BR1 5LA, including Good Shepherd RC School (Good), New Woodlands School (Good) and Drumbeat School and ASD Service (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 5LA is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 967 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
BR1 5LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,195 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 5LA 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).