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Takeaways| Council | Lewisham |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an Inner London suburb About the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Downham is £411,894, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Downham house price trends over the last 30 years.
£411,894
£852,500
£283,043
£519,273
£408,936
Is Downham a nice place to live?
Downham is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Downham?
Downham has a below average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 76 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 30% below the Inner London average.
What are the best schools in Downham?
Downham has 55 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Burnt Ash Primary School, Bonus Pastor Catholic College, Downderry Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Haberdashers' Knights Primary and Parish Church of England Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Downham?
Downham has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (69%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).