Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

SUMMER GROVE, BR4 9BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER GROVE, BR4 9BY.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR4 9BY 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BR4 9BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR4 9BY is a sought-after residential area on Summer Grove, 0.7km 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 9BY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00004089 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 9BY. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR4 9BY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime19
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Glebe School

Outstanding260 pupils0.4 km
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Hawes Down Primary School

Good458 pupils0.7 km
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Wickham Common Primary School

Good415 pupils1.1 km
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Pickhurst Infant Academy

Outstanding350 pupils1.2 km
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Pickhurst Academy

Outstanding501 pupils1.2 km
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Hayes School

Outstanding1707 pupils1.2 km
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Hayes Primary School

Good642 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Crown Roast0.8 km
  • Shell - Park And Shop - Hayes Service Station0.8 km
  • Sponge Kitchens0.7 km
  • Coney Hall Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Real Ale Way0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
  • The Craft Beer Rooms0.5 km
  • West Wickham Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Wickham Theatre Centre0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Coney Hall Football Club0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Ginger0.7 km
  • Grounded Social Ltd0.7 km
  • Sakura Coffee0.1 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • El Kervan Grill House/ Sweet Secrets0.5 km
  • Golden Valley0.5 km
  • Dennis's Chippy0.1 km
  • Tom Bells Traditional Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Hayes Kebab & Burger House0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hayes (Kent)0.7 km
  • West Wickham1.4 km
  • Eden Park2.7 km