BR4 0BW 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 0BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £622k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00004113 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICKHAM CHASE, BR4 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM CHASE, BR4 0BW.
334
42
£ 65,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR4 0BW combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£622k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £622k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0BW. 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
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
Terraced
£ 572,500
5 sales · Mean £ 599,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0BW has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. 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 Spice0.9 km
- Prima Donnas0.8 km
- Coney Hall Football Club0.8 km
- Sakura Coffee0.9 km
- Salt And Slate0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- SSVT Superstore0.9 km
- Ajay Newsagents1.0 km
- Costcutter0.9 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 Caterer0.8 km
- Miller & Carter0.4 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dennis's Chippy0.9 km
- J And D Kebab 21.0 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.8 km
- Railway Grill0.8 km
- Hayes Kebab & Burger House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.9 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.1 km
- Eden Park2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40BW · Data under Open Government Licence