Postcode BR1 5QN 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 63.1 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from BR1 5QN.
Downham West near BR1 5QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 13 | £260,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £390,000 |
10 years price trend in Downham
In the BR1 5QN postcode area, located within Downham West, 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: 16/08/2025.