BR4 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Pickhurst Rise, 0.2km from Hawes Down in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR4, BR4 0AJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BR4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004086 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PICKHURST RISE, BR4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICKHURST RISE, BR4 0AJ.
322
43
£ 65,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR4 0AJ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£420k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0AJ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 421,500
2 sales · Mean £ 421,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0AJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawes Down Primary School
Langley Park Primary School
Oak Lodge Primary School
Glebe School
Langley Park School for Girls
Langley Park School for Boys
Beckmead Park Academy
Pickhurst Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Sameet News0.2 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
- V & B News0.6 km
- Wickham Local - Spar0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The Real Ale Way0.4 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- Ex Blues Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Market Cafe - Friday Market0.4 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
- Raifes Coffee And Artisan Bakery0.1 km
- Roast Bistro0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ferro's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- Railway Grill0.1 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.2 km
- Eden Park1.5 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Wickham Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40AJ · Data under Open Government Licence