BR4 0QE is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Hawes Down in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BR4 0QE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0QE are sourced from Output Area E00004079 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR4 0QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR4 0QE.
341
41
£ 65,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0QE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 41, BR4 0QE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0QE. The average age is 41.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR4 0QE is moderate at 50 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
Beckmead Park Academy
Forest Academy
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park School for Girls
Langley Park School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- West Wickham Food Centre0.3 km
- Bonds Of Shirley0.9 km
- SSVT Superstore0.4 km
- Coughlans Bakeries0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Swan0.1 km
- Beccehamians Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Ex Blues Club0.7 km
- The Railway0.5 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Corza Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Diwana Tandoori0.4 km
- Feel Good Cafe0.1 km
- Harpers And Knead Dough0.4 km
- Hisar Meze Bar0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Railway Grill0.5 km
- Traditional Fish Bar0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.5 km
- Peking Garden0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.6 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.8 km
- Eden Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40QE · Data under Open Government Licence