Barwood Avenue is in West Wickham and in Bromley district. BR4 0LB 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 Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 0LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR4 0JS, BR4 0JY, BR4 0JU, BR4 0JL, BR4 0LF, BR4 0JX, BR4 0JP, BR4 0JQ, BR4 0LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR4 0LB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 58.2% | 56.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 41.8% | 43.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 32.4% | 32% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 44.6% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 53.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 29.7% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 18.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 33.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.6% | 76.7% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 89.3% | 80.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 81.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barwood Avenue was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% higher than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barwood Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-09-26 | £494,059 |
| 2 Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-03-15 | £462,934 |
| 3 Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-06-30 | £405,195 |
| 13 Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-06-25 | £599,466 |
| 15 Barwood Avenue, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-11-26 | £519,612 |
BR4 0LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,842 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 | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Hawksbrook Lane , BR3 3FG | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Junior School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Infant School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 1,120 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 | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BP | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,040 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 548 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhayes School for Boys 83 Corkscrew Hill , BR4 9BA | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Cafe | 138 High Street, West Wickham | 147 yd | |
| KFC | KFC West Wickham Drive-Thru Restaur, 206 High Street | 147 yd | |
| Topolino | 130 High Street, West Wickham | 147 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 114 High Street, West Wickham | 150 yd | |
| Diwana Tandoori | 118 High Street, West Wickham | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 135 High Street, West Wickham | 200 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 40 Ravenswood Crescent, West Wickham | 312 yd | |
| The Swan | 2 High Street, West Wickham | 399 yd | |
| The Real Ale Way | 75 Station Road, West Wickham | 487 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Red Lodge Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 116 High Street, West Wickham | 150 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 27 High Street, West Wickham | 467 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 111 Station Road, West Wickham | 496 yd | |
| Railway Grill | 7 Red Lodge Road, West Wickham | 536 yd | |
| Lodge Fish Bar | 9 Red Lodge Road, West Wickham | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 143 High Street, West Wickham | 200 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 100 High Street, West Wickham | 205 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham | 422 yd | |
| Lidl | 2A Glebe Way, West Wickham | 591 yd | |
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Recreation Ground BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent | grass pitches | 370 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 | 509 yd |
| Beckmead School MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | 548 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 | 797 yd |
| Harvington Sports Ground (Eden Park) SOUTH EDEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Club Langley LANGLEY PARK SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB LANGLEY PARK SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HAWKSBROOK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 991 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.