Downham, London
| Downham | |
|---|---|
Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 14,567 (2011 Census. Lewisham Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ395715 |
| • Charing Cross | 8 mi (12.9 km) NW |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BROMLEY |
| Postcode district | BR1 |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SE6 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Downham is a district of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Lewisham. Downham is located south of Lewisham and borders north London Borough of Bromley.
Downham was named in honour of Lord Downham, who was chairman of the London County Council between 1919 and 1920.
The Prime Meridian passes just to the west of Downham.
British Film-maker Luna Carmoon was raised in the area and made her first two shorts and her debut feature Hoard in the area. She refers to them as her Downham Trilogy'.