Postcode BR1 5QU 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 95.0 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Forster Memorial 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 95.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from BR1 5QU.
Downham West near BR1 5QU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Ravensbourne | Thameslink | Walking directions to Ravensbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.1 mi | Peter Pan Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan Park |
| 0.2 mi | Downham memorial park. | Small | Walking directions to Downham memorial park. |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £383,500 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 | 15 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £458,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £386,000 |
10 year median price trend in Downham
In the BR1 5QU postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lewisham, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 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 |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.