BR4 0BA is a sought-after residential area on The Mead, 0.2km from West Wickham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR4, BR4 0BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £646k, up 9.7% 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00004075 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEAD, BR4 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, BR4 0BA.
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£ 65,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0BA 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
BR4 0BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £646k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £646k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0BA. The average age is 41.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 660,500
7 sales · Mean £ 678,000
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0BA has low crime rates — 19 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
Hawes Down Primary School
Glebe School
Pickhurst Academy
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Oak Lodge Primary School
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park School for Girls
Beckmead Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Zeera Spice0.7 km
- Coney Hall Football Club0.8 km
- Sakura Coffee0.7 km
- Prima Donnas0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- SSVT Superstore0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Coughlans Bakeries0.5 km
- Hurst Market - Friday Market0.6 km
- Maxy Supermarket0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ex Blues Club0.1 km
- The Railway0.5 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.3 km
- The Craft Beer Rooms1.0 km
- West Wickham Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dennis's Chippy0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Railway Grill0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.7 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.2 km
- Eden Park2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40BA · Data under Open Government Licence