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BR4 9LS

Woodland Way

West Wickham

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Detailed insights for BR4 9LS

Overview

Postcode BR4 9LS 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spring Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

West Wickham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

West Wickham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR4 9LS.

Flood risk

No risk

West Wickham near BR4 9LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is West Wickham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR4 9LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

West Wickham

Southeastern

Walking directions to West Wickham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR4 9LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpring ParkLargeWalking directions to Spring Park
0.4 miSparrows DenLargeWalking directions to Sparrows Den
0.2 miMcAndrew's Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to McAndrew's Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
958.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
10.06(+7%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.69(-85%)
Other theft
2.68(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.68(-90%)
Burglary
2.68(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
79.05%
African
15
3.98%
Other White
13
3.45%
Indian
12
3.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.86%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
45.79%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.9%
No qualifications
32
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
53.75%
Owns with a mortgage
52
32.5%
Other social rented
18
11.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.88%
Shared ownership
1
0.62%
Total households: 160

Property prices in West Wickham

Median price£683,000
Price per sq ft£526
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£567K – £805K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £683,000 (about £526 per square foot) in West Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,335,000.

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
Detached21£940,000£574
Semi-Detached63£745,000£526
Terraced28£626,500£549
Flats23£260,000£439

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£755,000£420,000£626,500£495,000
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£626,500
2026£940,000£225,000£745,000£575,000
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£525£547£455£469
2017£478£430£468£501
2018£503£428£461£474
2019£504£389£464£457
2020£498£409£499£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£320£518£575
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 9LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR4 9LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 20259, Kathleen Moore Court, 44, Woodland Way, West Wickham, BR4 9LSFlatsLeasehold£208,000
16 May 202535, Woodland Way, West Wickham, BR4 9LRDetachedFreehold£1,110,000
11 Apr 202584, Woodland Way, West Wickham, BR4 9LRDetachedFreehold£875,000
11 Jul 20256, Acacia Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,000
17 Oct 202521, Southcroft Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 9JXTerracedFreehold£640,000

Schools

In the BR4 9LS postcode area, located within West Wickham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR4 9LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHawes Down Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableGlebe SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryForest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR4 9LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR4 9LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl2A Glebe Way, West Wickham, BR4 0RJWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMaxy Supermarket8 High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0NJWalking directions to Maxy Supermarket
0.3 miWest Wickham LocalGlebe Way, Bromley, BR4 0RLWalking directions to West Wickham Local
0.3 miSainsbury's76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham, BR4 0PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miWickham Food Centre89 - 91 High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LSWalking directions to Wickham Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,362
Band B£1,589
Band C£1,816
Band D£2,042
Band E£2,496
Band F£2,950
Band G£3,404
Band H£4,085

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 9LS, 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 030GE01000840
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR4 9LS

Is BR4 9LS (West Wickham) safe?

The area around BR4 9LS records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9LS?

The median sale price around BR4 9LS in West Wickham is £683,000 (about £526 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR4 9LS?

There are 7 schools close to BR4 9LS, including Hawes Down Primary School (Good), Glebe School (Outstanding) and Forest Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR4 9LS?

The closest station to BR4 9LS is West Wickham in TfL zone 5, about 1,031 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR4 9LS?

BR4 9LS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR4 9LS (West Wickham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR4 9LS 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.