Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

ASHBY CLOSE, BR4 9FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBY CLOSE, BR4 9FJ.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR4 9FJ 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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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BR4 9FJ — age 52, 85% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BR4 9FJ is a sought-after residential area on Ashby Close, 0.5km from West Wickham in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.

For serious buyers, BR4 9FJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.

Census 2021 statistics for BR4 9FJ are sourced from Output Area E00004098 (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 9FJ. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 329,000

1 sales · Mean £ 329,000

Terraced

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,333

Flat

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

BR4 9FJ has low crime rates — 14 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 crime20
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Glebe School

Outstanding260 pupils0.5 km
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Hawes Down Primary School

Good458 pupils0.7 km
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Wickham Common Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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Oak Lodge Primary School

Good564 pupils1.5 km
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Beckmead Park Academy

Outstanding106 pupils1.6 km
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Forest Academy

Good212 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • J Par & Co Butcher0.7 km
  • Londis - Kingsway Stores0.7 km
  • Coney Hall Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Coughlans Bakeries0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Pearson & Hearn0.7 km
  • Zeera Spice0.7 km
  • Coney Hall Football Club1.0 km
  • Sakura Coffee0.7 km
  • Thai Elephant0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • El Kervan Grill House/ Sweet Secrets0.7 km
  • Dennis's Chippy0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Golden Valley0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Ex Blues Club0.8 km
  • Wickham Park Sports Club1.0 km
  • West Wickham Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Wickham Theatre Centre0.2 km
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Wickham1.2 km
  • Hayes (Kent)1.4 km
  • Eden Park2.5 km