BR4 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Hawes Lane, 0.0km from Hawes Down in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For serious buyers, BR4 0DB is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £771k, up 30.1% 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00004086 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWES LANE, BR4 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWES LANE, BR4 0DB.
322
43
£ 65,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0DB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BR4 0DB's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £771k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £771k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 30.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0DB. The average age is 42.7. 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
£ 743,750
8 sales · Mean £ 762,750
Flat
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 355,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0DB has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawes Down Primary School
Glebe School
Oak Lodge Primary School
Langley Park Primary School
Beckmead Park Academy
Langley Park School for Girls
Pickhurst Academy
Pickhurst Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Sparrows Den - Cafe - Pitch & Putt0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Market Cafe - Friday Market0.4 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
- Raifes Coffee And Artisan Bakery0.3 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Sameet News0.3 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
- V & B News0.4 km
- Wickham Local - Spar0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- The Real Ale Way0.3 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- Ex Blues Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ferro's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
- Railway Grill0.3 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Dennis's Chippy1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.5 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.5 km
- Eden Park1.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Wickham Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40DB · Data under Open Government Licence