BR4 4BX is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Hawes Down in Bromley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
Day-to-day life in BR4 4BX has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00004079 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR4 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR4 4BX.
341
41
£ 65,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 4BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BR4 4BX is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 4BX. 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 4BX 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: BR44BX · Data under Open Government Licence