BR4 0RX is a sought-after residential area on Silver Lane, 0.3km 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 0RX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £549k, up 22.7% 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 0RX are sourced from Output Area E00004081 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVER LANE, BR4 0RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVER LANE, BR4 0RX.
379
40
£ 65,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 0RX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR4 0RX combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£549k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 0RX. The average age is 39.5. 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
Terraced
£ 549,300
12 sales · Mean £ 557,600
Semi-Detached
£ 527,000
1 sales · Mean £ 527,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 0RX has low crime rates — 25 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
Glebe School
Hawes Down Primary School
Oak Lodge Primary School
Beckmead Park Academy
Forest Academy
Wickham Common Primary School
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Pickhurst Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- J Par & Co Butcher0.9 km
- Londis - Kingsway Stores0.9 km
- SSVT Superstore0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- West Wickham Food Centre0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Pearson & Hearn0.9 km
- Zeera Spice0.7 km
- Coney Hall Football Club1.0 km
- Sakura Coffee0.7 km
- Thai Elephant0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- El Kervan Grill House/ Sweet Secrets0.9 km
- Dennis's Chippy0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.9 km
- Railway Grill0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ex Blues Club0.6 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.8 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- Coney Hall Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham1.0 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.4 km
- Eden Park2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR40RX · Data under Open Government Licence