Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

THE MEAD, BR4 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, BR4 0BB.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR4 0BB 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR4 0BB's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 47.4% year-on-year.

home £1,055,833 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR4 0BB 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 0BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 47.4% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00004075 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0BB. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 800,000

5 sales · Mean £ 785,500

Detached

£ 800,000

3 sales · Mean £ 938,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR4 0BB has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Hawes Down Primary School

Good458 pupils0.0 km
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Glebe School

Outstanding260 pupils0.3 km
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Pickhurst Academy

Outstanding501 pupils1.2 km
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Pickhurst Infant Academy

Outstanding350 pupils1.2 km
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Oak Lodge Primary School

Good564 pupils1.3 km
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Langley Park Primary School

Good338 pupils1.3 km
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Beckmead Park Academy

Outstanding106 pupils1.4 km
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Langley Park School for Girls

Good1709 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Zeera Spice0.7 km
  • Coney Hall Football Club0.8 km
  • Sakura Coffee0.7 km
  • Prima Donnas0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • SSVT Superstore0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Coughlans Bakeries0.5 km
  • Hurst Market - Friday Market0.6 km
  • Maxy Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Ex Blues Club0.2 km
  • The Railway0.5 km
  • Wickham Park Sports Club0.4 km
  • The Craft Beer Rooms1.0 km
  • West Wickham Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Wickham0.8 km
  • Hayes (Kent)1.2 km
  • Eden Park2.0 km