Kent Road is in West Wickham and in Bromley district. BR4 0JL is located in the West Wickham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kent Road, West Wickham, BR4 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR4 0JS, BR4 0JP, BR4 0JQ, BR4 0JX, BR4 0JN, BR4 0JU, BR4 0LB, BR4 0ND, BR4 0NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR4 0JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 55% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 37.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 57.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 17.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 34.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6% | 1.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 82.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 85.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 85.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Road was 165.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 393.7% higher than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 101st highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Kent Road, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-29 | £475,728 |
| 41 Kent Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-11-11 | £575,150 |
| 9 Kent Road, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-06-16 | £552,717 |
| 61 Kent Road, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-11-02 | £543,754 |
| 9 Kent Road, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-05-31 | £486,391 |
BR4 0JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Hawksbrook Lane , BR3 3FG | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Corner | 114 High Street, West Wickham | 118 yd | |
| Diwana Tandoori | 118 High Street, West Wickham | 118 yd | |
| Corza Cafe Bar | 111 - 113 High Street, West Wickham | 161 yd | |
| Harpers And Knead Dough | 103 High Street, West Wickham | 161 yd | |
| Wickham Cafe | 138 High Street, West Wickham | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 135 High Street, West Wickham | 203 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 40 Ravenswood Crescent, West Wickham | 291 yd | |
| The Swan | 2 High Street, West Wickham | 304 yd | |
| The Real Ale Way | 75 Station Road, West Wickham | 395 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Red Lodge Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 116 High Street, West Wickham | 118 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 27 High Street, West Wickham | 373 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 111 Station Road, West Wickham | 401 yd | |
| Railway Grill | 7 Red Lodge Road, West Wickham | 503 yd | |
| Lodge Fish Bar | 9 Red Lodge Road, West Wickham | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 100 High Street, West Wickham | 136 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 High Street, West Wickham | 203 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham | 330 yd | |
| Lidl | 2A Glebe Way, West Wickham | 495 yd | |
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Recreation Ground BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| West Wickham Leisure Centre WEST WICKHAM LEISURE CENTRE AND CAR PARK WEST WICKHAM LEISURE CENTRE AND CAR PARK HAWES LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Beckmead School MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Harvington Sports Ground (Eden Park) SOUTH EDEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| West Wickham Cricket & Football Club GLEBE WAY | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Club Langley LANGLEY PARK SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB LANGLEY PARK SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HAWKSBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Glebe School HAWES LANE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Ex Blues Club PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.