Postcode BR1 5LH 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Library Gardens.
Further Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Further Green has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 241 ft away from BR1 5LH.
Further Green near BR1 5LH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Library Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Library Gardens |
| 0.1 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 5LH postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE12 0DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Hope Close, Lewisham, SE12 0BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 246 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0QD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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.