Postcode BR1 5QE is located in a major urban area, within the Downham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forster Park & Southend area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Forster Park & Southend has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Forster Park & Southend has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5QE.
Forster Park & Southend near BR1 5QE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Downham Fields | Large | Walking directions to Downham Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.2 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £980,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £980,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 5QE postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 5QE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.