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BR4

WEST WICKHAM

Greater London, London, England

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BR4 encompasses WEST WICKHAM and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £628,925
1yr change ▲ 6.3%
Crime 60% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£628,925

▲ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

119% above national avg

Crime Rate

32.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

60% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in BR4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BR4 is £628,925, which is 52% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in BR4 cost 119.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BR4 have risen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £866,258 93
Semi-detached £684,416 326
Terraced £594,593 95
Flat £265,238 101
All types £628,925 634

5-Year Price History

£616K £625K £635K £645K £655K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BR4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 32.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BR4 has a crime rate well 60% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BR4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BR4 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St David's Prep Other Not inspected mi
Pickhurst Infant Academy Primary Outstanding mi
Pickhurst Academy Primary Outstanding mi
Hawes Down Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Oak Lodge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

335,319

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BR4 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BR4 is collected by Bromley. The Band D rate is £1,842/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BR4 — WEST WICKHAM

Area Summary

BR4 (WEST WICKHAM) offers above-average property prices (£628,925, 119% above national average), low crime (60% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BR4 WEST WICKHAM

What is the average house price in BR4 WEST WICKHAM?
The average house price in BR4 (WEST WICKHAM) is £628,925, based on 634 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 119% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.3% over the past year.
Is BR4 WEST WICKHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in BR4 is significantly below the national average (32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BR4 WEST WICKHAM?
The population of BR4 (WEST WICKHAM) is approximately 335,319 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BR4?
The average broadband download speed in BR4 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BR4 WEST WICKHAM?
There are 7 schools in or near BR4. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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