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West Wickham

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About

West Wickham is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Bromley, bordering Croydon and Kent. It is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some apartment complexes. The area is well-connected by public transport, with West Wickham railway station providing direct links to London Bridge and Charing Cross. Local amenities include a high street with shops, supermarkets, and several pubs and restaurants.

The area has a number of green spaces, including West Wickham Common and Spring Park, offering walking trails and recreational areas. Schools in the area are well-regarded, catering to families. West Wickham retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while being within easy reach of central London. The combination of transport links, local facilities, and open spaces makes it a practical choice for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average West Wickham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Wickham is £65,200 per year. There are 5 schools in West Wickham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

West Wickham Population
12,292
Population density
3,198.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,210
74.91%
Other White
748
6.08%
Indian
402
3.27%
Irish
259
2.11%
Other
231
1.88%
Total population: 12,294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,213
45.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,805
37.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
10.12%
Other social rented
242
4.98%
Other forms of private rent
71
1.46%
Total households: 4,862

Property prices in West Wickham

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 in West Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Wickham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Wickham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£878,500
Flats27£315,000
Semi-Detached66£758,250
Terraced20£605,000

10 years median price trend in West Wickham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Wickham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.