Postcode BR1 5PT 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 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham East is £43,600 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 7 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 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Downham East is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5PT.
Downham East near BR1 5PT 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 2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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 | 17 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 77 | £387,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 5PT 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 5PT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.