Postcode BR4 9PL is located in a major urban area, within the West Wickham area of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the West Wickham area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Wickham is £92,626 per year. The median sale price in West Wickham is £681,000 (around £525 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £555,033 and £777,500. The nearest station is West Wickham, about 0.5 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.
West Wickham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,850 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
West Wickham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Wickham is £92,626 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from BR4 9PL.
West Wickham near BR4 9PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Wickham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | West Wickham | Southeastern | Walking directions to West Wickham |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Eden Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Eden Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blake Park Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Blake Park Recreation Ground |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £681,000 (about £525 per square foot) in West Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,290,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £950,000 | £557 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £712,500 | £526 |
| Terraced | 39 | £640,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 24 | £264,000 | £409 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £888,500 | £306,500 | £755,000 | £625,000 |
| 2026 | £962,500 | £327,500 | £705,000 | £635,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £583 | £450 | £526 | £538 |
| 2026 | £534 | £423 | £524 | £597 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR4 9PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 195, High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LX | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | Flat 48, Riverside Walk, The Alders, West Wickham, BR4 9PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Flat 11, Riverside Walk, The Alders, West Wickham, BR4 9PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £298,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Windsor Court, 203, High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LE | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, Manor Court, Manor Road, West Wickham, BR4 9PT | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 |
In the BR4 9PL postcode area, located within West Wickham, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Beckmead Park Academy | Academy special converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
Beckmead Park Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oak Lodge Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2019. | |
Oak Lodge Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Forest Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2022. | |
Forest Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2022
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BR4 9PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 143 High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 818 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sam's Supermarket | 810 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EB | Walking directions to Sam's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Wickham Food Centre | 89 - 91 High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0LS | Walking directions to Wickham Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | High Street, Bromley, BR4 0NF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BR4 9PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Harris
West Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Michael Burden
West Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Gray
West Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Conlon
Beckenham and Penge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR4 9PL records about 26 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 vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around BR4 9PL in West Wickham is £681,000 (about £525 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BR4 9PL, including Beckmead Park Academy (Good), Oak Lodge Primary School (Good) and Forest Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BR4 9PL is West Wickham in TfL zone 5, about 851 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
BR4 9PL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,850 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Beckenham and Penge covering BR4 9PL 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).