Postcode BR1 5NS 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 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham East is £65,571 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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 5NS.
Downham East near BR1 5NS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Sundridge Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sundridge Park |
| 1 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Shaftesbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shaftesbury Park |
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 5NS postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | FM Food Centre | 28-30 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to FM Food Centre |
| 0.5 mi | K&R Supermarket | 10 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to K&R Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Mace | Bromley Hill, Lewisham, BR1 4JX | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Euro Supermarket | Medhurst Drive, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
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: 01/01/2026.