Postcode BR1 5QR 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 high crime levels, with around 137.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Beckenham Place Park.
Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5QR.
Downham West near BR1 5QR 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 5QR postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.