BR4 9AA is a sought-after residential area on Hawes Lane, 0.2km 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 9AA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £748k, up 94.2% 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 9AA are sourced from Output Area E00004092 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWES LANE, BR4 9AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWES LANE, BR4 9AA.
289
50
£ 65,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 9AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BR4 9AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £748k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 94.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 9AA. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 827,500
5 sales · Mean £ 804,800
Flat
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 298,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 9AA has low crime rates — 17 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
Hawes Down Primary School
Glebe School
Pickhurst Academy
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Oak Lodge Primary School
Langley Park Primary School
Beckmead Park Academy
Langley Park School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- J Par & Co Butcher0.9 km
- Londis - Kingsway Stores0.9 km
- SSVT Superstore0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- West Wickham Food Centre0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Pearson & Hearn0.9 km
- Zeera Spice0.6 km
- Coney Hall Football Club0.7 km
- Sakura Coffee0.6 km
- Thai Elephant0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- El Kervan Grill House/ Sweet Secrets0.9 km
- Dennis's Chippy0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.7 km
- Railway Grill0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ex Blues Club0.3 km
- The Railway0.6 km
- Wickham Park Sports Club0.5 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- Coney Hall Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.9 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.2 km
- Eden Park2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR49AA · Data under Open Government Licence