BR4 9LD is a sought-after residential area on Acacia Gardens, 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 9LD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k. 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 9LD are sourced from Output Area E00004095 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACACIA GARDENS, BR4 9LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACACIA GARDENS, BR4 9LD.
306
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£ 65,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 9LD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR4 9LD combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£690k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 9LD. The average age is 48.5. 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 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
£ 667,500
4 sales · Mean £ 606,267
Detached
£ 686,000
1 sales · Mean £ 686,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 9LD has low crime rates — 22 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
Hawes Down Primary School
Glebe School
Forest Academy
Beckmead Park Academy
Oak Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- West Wickham Food Centre0.5 km
- Bonds Of Shirley1.0 km
- Broom Road Food & Wine1.0 km
- Chaasi Mini Market1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Swan0.5 km
- Beccehamians Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- The Railway0.9 km
- West Wickham Bowling Club0.5 km
- Wickham Theatre Centre0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Corza Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Diwana Tandoori0.6 km
- Feel Good Cafe0.5 km
- Harpers And Knead Dough0.6 km
- Hisar Meze Bar0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Railway Grill1.0 km
- Traditional Fish Bar1.0 km
- MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Lodge Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham1.1 km
- Hayes (Kent)1.9 km
- Eden Park2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR49LD · Data under Open Government Licence