BR4 9PE is a sought-after residential area on Hawkhurst Way, 0.8km from Hawes Down in Bromley. Administratively it sits within West Wickham ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR4, BR4 9PE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £689k. 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 9PE are sourced from Output Area E00004091 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKHURST WAY, BR4 9PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKHURST WAY, BR4 9PE.
423
44
£ 65,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR4 9PE 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 9PE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £689k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £689k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR4 9PE. The average age is 44.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 630,000
16 sales · Mean £ 643,000
Detached
£ 882,000
1 sales · Mean £ 882,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR4 9PE has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beckmead Park Academy
Forest Academy
Oak Lodge Primary School
Hawes Down Primary School
Glebe School
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Broom Road Food & Wine0.8 km
- Chaasi Mini Market0.8 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Shirley Halal Meat Shop0.8 km
- Sameet News0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- The Children And Family Centre0.8 km
- Sparrows Den - Cafe - Pitch & Putt0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Market Cafe - Friday Market0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza0.8 km
- Ferro's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Lodge Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- The Real Ale Way0.6 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- The Apple Tree0.9 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco (3386)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham0.9 km
- Eden Park1.8 km
- Hayes (Kent)2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR49PE · Data under Open Government Licence