Postcode BR1 5QQ 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 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 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 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 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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 per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5QQ.
Downham West near BR1 5QQ 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 | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| 1 mi | 4 | Grove Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 £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 5QQ postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5QQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 24 Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5NX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best Food Mega Mart | 445-449 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Food Mega Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sara Euromarket | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PQ | Walking directions to Sara Euromarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 470 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 5QQ, 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.