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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forster Park & Southend is £48,000 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 high 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Forster Park & Southend is £48,000 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.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £387,000 in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £810,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £267,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £390,000 |
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.