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BR1 5SH

Whitefoot Terrace

Downham

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Overview

Postcode BR1 5SH is located in a major urban area, within the Downham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Further Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Downham Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Further Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Further Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.7%

Approximately 40.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR1 5SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Further Green near BR1 5SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 5SH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 5SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDownham FieldsLargeWalking directions to Downham Fields
0.3 miWhitefoot Lane Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields
0.3 miReigate Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Reigate Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
11,461 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.32(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.78(-49%)
Drugs
11.38(+84%)
Vehicle crime
11.38(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
43.1%
African
54
15.21%
Caribbean
45
12.68%
Other White
28
7.89%
Other Asian
14
3.94%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
33.22%
No qualifications
73
25.26%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
28.28%
Owns with a mortgage
35
24.14%
Other social rented
31
21.38%
Social rents from council
28
19.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.83%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Downham

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£498
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£369K – £425K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) in Downham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£780,000£447
Semi-Detached6£438,500£497
Terraced71£400,000£513
Flats11£275,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£402,500£330,000
2017£233,000£358,000£335,000
2018£286,350£402,500£323,000
2019£250,250£407,500£325,000
2020£268,500£440,000£348,000
2021£250,000£461,000£358,500
2022£280,000£422,500£390,750
2023£275,000£450,000£390,000
2024£267,500£422,500£396,000
2025£277,500£437,000£395,000
2026£225,000£660,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446£410£401
2017£435£433£422
2018£436£387£415
2019£403£414£409
2020£481£417£443
2021£443£473£463
2022£415£482£502
2023£427£459£502
2024£444£456£486
2025£457£497£502
2026£454£472£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 5SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 202539, Whitefoot Terrace, Bromley, BR1 5SHTerracedFreehold£352,000
09 Jan 2026227, Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, BR1 5SESemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
22 Jul 2025267, Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, BR1 5SETerracedFreehold£525,000
28 Mar 2025215, Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, BR1 5SETerracedFreehold£350,000
02 May 2025480, Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, BR1 5SFOtherFreehold£780,000

Schools

In the BR1 5SH postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 5SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryForster Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableDrumbeat School and ASD ServiceCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGreenvale SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 5SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 5SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgens360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TPWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodDownham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR1 5SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andre Bourne

Downham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Gloria Lambert-Morris

Downham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Oana Olaru-Holmes

Downham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardDownhamE05013720
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Further GreenE02000678
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 026AE01003346
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 5SH

Is BR1 5SH (Further Green) safe?

The area around BR1 5SH records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BR1 5SH?

The median sale price around BR1 5SH in Further Green is £400,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 5SH?

There are 19 schools close to BR1 5SH, including Forster Park Primary School (Good), Drumbeat School and ASD Service (Good) and Greenvale School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 5SH?

The closest station to BR1 5SH is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,010 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR1 5SH?

BR1 5SH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 5SH (Further Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering BR1 5SH is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andre Bourne (Labour Party), Gloria Lambert-Morris (Labour Party) and Oana Olaru-Holmes (Labour Party).