Postcode BR1 5SA 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 very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Forster Memorial Park.
Forster Park & Southend has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Forster Park & Southend has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.3% 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 per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from BR1 5SA.
Forster Park & Southend near BR1 5SA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | School Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to School Playing Fields |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £740,000 | £542 |
| Detached | 2 | £662,500 | £502 |
| Terraced | 55 | £550,000 | £545 |
| Flats | 28 | £352,500 | £442 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328,500 | £488,000 | £432,500 |
| 2017 | £287,500 | £515,000 | £475,250 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £561,000 | £470,000 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £572,500 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £507,500 | £481,510 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £580,000 | £530,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £645,000 | £600,000 |
| 2023 | £321,500 | £650,000 | £540,000 |
| 2024 | £307,500 | £610,000 | £583,750 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £610,000 | £570,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £700,000 | £563,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455 | £450 | £484 |
| 2017 | £495 | £437 | £465 |
| 2018 | £500 | £432 | £465 |
| 2019 | £431 | £432 | £468 |
| 2020 | £434 | £447 | £481 |
| 2021 | £492 | £470 | £553 |
| 2022 | £522 | £503 | £527 |
| 2023 | £458 | £492 | £559 |
| 2024 | £511 | £489 | £539 |
| 2025 | £495 | £540 | £552 |
| 2026 | £432 | £481 | £521 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 126, Conisborough Crescent, London, SE6 2SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 83, Conisborough Crescent, London, SE6 2SH | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 10, Radley Court, 34, Beachborough Road, Bromley, BR1 5RL | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 15, Radley Court, 34, Beachborough Road, Bromley, BR1 5RL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 42, Cotton Hill, Bromley, BR1 5RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 |
In the BR1 5SA postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE6 2DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Superstore | 265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR1 5SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Briony Edwards
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Eva Alina Stamirowski
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Oliver Joseph Matejka
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR1 5SA records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BR1 5SA in Forster Park & Southend is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BR1 5SA, including St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School (Good), Education-My Life Matters (Requires improvement) and Conisborough College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR1 5SA is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 680 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
BR1 5SA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,081 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering BR1 5SA is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Briony Edwards (Green Party), Eva Alina Stamirowski (Labour Party) and Oliver Joseph Matejka (Labour Party).