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.
SUMMER GROVE, BR4 9BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER GROVE, BR4 9BY.
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43
£ 65,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Glebe School
Hawes Down Primary School
Wickham Common Primary School
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Pickhurst Academy
Hayes School
Hayes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BR49BY · Data under Open Government Licence