Postcode BR1 5PR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 68.2 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham East has a very 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.4% 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 5PR.
Downham East near BR1 5PR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 1 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Downham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Downham 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 5PR postcode area, located within Downham East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Best Foods Mega Mart | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Foods Mega Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Supermarket | Medhurst Drive, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.