BR4 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Wickham Chase, 0.5km from Pickhurst Green in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR4, BR4 0BQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £528k, down 12.0% year-on-year. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00004113 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICKHAM CHASE, BR4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM CHASE, BR4 0BQ.
334
42
£ 65,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR4 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £528k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0BQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 573,350
6 sales · Mean £ 553,616
Semi-Detached
£ 616,000
1 sales · Mean £ 616,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0BQ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pickhurst Academy
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Hawes Down Primary School
Glebe School
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park School for Girls
Langley Park School for Boys
Highfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Zeera Spice1.0 km
- Prima Donnas0.8 km
- Coney Hall Football Club0.8 km
- Sakura Coffee1.0 km
- Salt And Slate1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- SSVT Superstore0.9 km
- Ajay Newsagents1.0 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Sameet News0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ex Blues Club0.5 km
- Langley Park Golf Club - Executive Catering Contract Caterer0.7 km
- Miller & Carter0.4 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dennis's Chippy1.0 km
- J And D Kebab 21.0 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.8 km
- Railway Grill0.8 km
- Hayes Kebab & Burger House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.9 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.2 km
- Eden Park1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40BQ · Data under Open Government Licence