Postcode BR1 5PG 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Beckenham Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Downham East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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 5PG.
Downham East near BR1 5PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.1 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £503 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 | 5 | £460,000 | £567 |
| Terraced | 75 | £405,000 | £512 |
| 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 | £458,500 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £660,000 | £407,000 |
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 | £522 | £502 |
| 2026 | £454 | £472 | £498 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5PG.
In the BR1 5PG postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Best Food Mega Mart | 445-449 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Food Mega Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
Elected local representatives for BR1 5PG, 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 5PG records about 66 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BR1 5PG in Downham East is £400,000 (about £503 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BR1 5PG, including New Woodlands School (Good), Downderry Primary School (Outstanding) and Bonus Pastor Catholic College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 5PG is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 1,245 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
BR1 5PG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,092 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 5PG 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.