BR4 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Wickham Chase, 0.2km from Pickhurst Green in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For serious buyers, BR4 0BS is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k, down 5.0% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00004108 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICKHAM CHASE, BR4 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM CHASE, BR4 0BS.
339
42
£ 69,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0BS 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 0BS combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£585k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £585k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0BS. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 570,000
3 sales · Mean £ 558,333
Semi-Detached
£ 780,000
1 sales · Mean £ 780,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0BS has low crime rates — 14 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
Highfield Junior School
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park School for Girls
Highfield Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Coney Hall Football Club1.0 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Bona0.9 km
- India Village0.7 km
- Truffles Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cook0.8 km
- Loco0.8 km
- Stanley News Convenience Store0.9 km
- Wine Rack0.8 km
- Ajay Newsagents0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ex Blues Club0.8 km
- Langley Park Golf Club - Executive Catering Contract Caterer0.7 km
- Miller & Carter0.1 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- J And D Kebab 20.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)1.2 km
- West Wickham1.2 km
- Eden Park2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40BS · Data under Open Government Licence