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BR4 0LB

Barwood Avenue

West Wickham

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Overview

Postcode BR4 0LB is located in a major urban area, within the West Wickham ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the West Wickham area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Wickham is £92,626 per year. The nearest station is West Wickham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Blake Park Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

West Wickham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Wickham has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in West Wickham is £92,626 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from BR4 0LB.

Flood risk

No risk

West Wickham near BR4 0LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Wickham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR4 0LB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

West Wickham

Southeastern

Walking directions to West Wickham
0.9 mi

5

Eden Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eden Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR4 0LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBlake Park Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Blake Park Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
7,657.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
42.69(+327%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.61(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.49(-24%)
Vehicle crime
10.81(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.97(+40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
67.41%
Other White
21
7.78%
Other
17
6.3%
Indian
13
4.81%
African
7
2.59%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
33.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.92%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.47%
No qualifications
27
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
36.44%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.41%
Other social rented
9
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in West Wickham

Median price£675,000
Price per sq ft£525
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£553K – £774K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 (about £525 per square foot) in West Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Wickham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£945,000£574
Semi-Detached66£727,500£526
Terraced32£634,000£557
Flats27£298,000£419

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Wickham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Wickham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£725,000£420,000£637,500£515,000
2017£720,000£265,000£640,000£525,000
2018£750,000£295,000£600,000£500,000
2019£777,500£292,125£590,000£500,000
2020£760,000£283,000£648,000£520,000
2021£842,500£320,000£670,000£570,500
2022£850,000£337,500£742,500£600,000
2023£890,000£265,000£690,000£600,000
2024£850,000£310,000£675,000£575,000
2025£895,000£306,500£755,000£625,000
2026£950,000£327,500£710,000£632,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Wickham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Wickham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£534£547£445£466
2017£478£430£468£501
2018£503£428£461£474
2019£504£389£464£457
2020£498£409£498£475
2021£546£453£515£528
2022£573£468£550£538
2023£561£490£538£580
2024£585£458£514£530
2025£580£450£526£541
2026£539£423£524£585
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Wickham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR4 0LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR4 0LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202615, Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 0LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£680,000
27 Mar 20262, Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 0LBTerracedFreehold£468,000
26 Sept 20253, Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 0LBTerracedFreehold£500,000
08 May 202610, Surrey Road, West Wickham, BR4 0JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
21 Mar 202512, Surrey Road, West Wickham, BR4 0JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the BR4 0LB postcode area, located within West Wickham, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR4 0LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOak Lodge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt David's PrepOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBeckmead Park AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR4 0LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR4 0LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's143 High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miM&S FoodhallHigh Street, Bromley, BR4 0NFWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miWickham Food Centre89 - 91 High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LSWalking directions to Wickham Food Centre
0.2 miSainsbury's76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham, BR4 0PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSSVT Super StoresBlake's Green, Bromley, BR4 0QRWalking directions to SSVT Super Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR4 0LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Harris

West Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Daniel Michael Burden

West Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hannah Gray

West Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Liam Conlon

Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBeckenham and PengeE14001083
WardWest WickhamE05014008
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West WickhamE02000156
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 030BE01000835
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR4 0LB

Is BR4 0LB (West Wickham) safe?

The area around BR4 0LB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BR4 0LB?

The median sale price around BR4 0LB in West Wickham is £675,000 (about £525 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR4 0LB?

There are 12 schools close to BR4 0LB, including Oak Lodge Primary School (Good), St David's Prep and Beckmead Park Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR4 0LB?

The closest station to BR4 0LB is West Wickham in TfL zone 5, about 512 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR4 0LB?

BR4 0LB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR4 0LB (West Wickham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR4 0LB is Liam Conlon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christine Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), Daniel Michael Burden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Hannah Gray (Conservative and Unionist Party).