Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Lewisham: a school rated Good within a short walk and Grove Park Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BR1 5LE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 62 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Drumbeat School and ASD Service (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
33crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 33 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 24.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OAKVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Grove Park Rail Station0.4 mi
29 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.16 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
23green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 59.8 ha total
- largest park 17.5 ha (0.48 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
49shops & libraries
- 41 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Budgens Catford — 0.1 mi
In Lewisham, 63% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (87% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Lewisham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BR1 5LE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BR1.
Average sold price by property type across the BR1 district, 2021–2026.
About BR1 5LE
BR1 5LE scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Budgens Catford 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BR1 5LE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,161 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 62 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Drumbeat School and ASD Service (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 33 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OAKVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
