Postcode BR1 5QH is located in a major urban area, within the Downham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Downham West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Downham Fields.
Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a low crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5QH.
Downham West near BR1 5QH 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 1 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
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 5QH postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Best Foods Mega Mart | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Foods Mega Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lewisham, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.