Postcode BR1 5RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forster Park & Southend area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forster Park & Southend is £48,000 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 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Forster Memorial Park.
Forster Park & Southend has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Forster Park & Southend has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Forster Park & Southend is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5RQ.
Forster Park & Southend near BR1 5RQ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | School Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to School Playing Fields |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,305,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £662,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £355,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £582,500 |
10 year median price trend in Catford South
In the BR1 5RQ postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lewisham, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Best Foods Mega Mart | Bromley Road, Lewisham, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Best Foods Mega Mart |
| 0.4 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: 01/12/2025.