Affluence in BR1 4NU
How BR1 4NU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Downham West
- Council
- Lewisham
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,413 (2024)
BR1 4NUBromley
How well off BR1 4NU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BR1 4NU area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Living environment6.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
56.9% of adults in the BR1 4NU area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 14.6% are retired and 7.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
25.6% of adults in the BR1 4NU area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
28.8% of adults in the BR1 4NU area hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 24.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BR1 4NU (Downham West) (about 1,413 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.