BR4 0HU is a sought-after residential area on Hayes Chase, 0.4km from South Hill Park in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For serious buyers, BR4 0HU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £840k, down 23.6% 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 0HU are sourced from Output Area E00004077 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYES CHASE, BR4 0HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYES CHASE, BR4 0HU.
385
43
£ 66,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0HU 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 0HU combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£840k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £840k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0HU. The average age is 42.9. 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
Detached
£ 810,000
8 sales · Mean £ 779,476
Semi-Detached
£ 825,000
2 sales · Mean £ 825,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0HU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Pickhurst Academy
Highfield Junior School
Highfield Infants' School
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park School for Girls
Langley Park School for Boys
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cook0.2 km
- Loco0.2 km
- Stanley News Convenience Store0.3 km
- Wine Rack0.2 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa0.2 km
- Truffles Kitchen Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Langley Park Golf Club - Executive Catering Contract Caterer0.6 km
- Miller & Carter0.6 km
- South Hill Wood Bowling Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham1.4 km
- Bromley South1.7 km
- Shortlands1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40HU · Data under Open Government Licence