Links Road is in West Wickham and in Bromley district. BR4 0QW 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 Links Road, West Wickham, BR4 0QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR4 0QN, BR4 0QH, BR4 0QJ, BR4 0DB, BR4 0QL, BR4 0PY, BR4 0DF, BR4 0QP, BR4 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR4 0QW is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 46.3% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 53.7% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR4 0QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 22.1% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 65.1% | 11.3% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 53% | 54.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 4.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.4% | 17.7% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 45.4% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.4% | 89% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 91.5% | 85.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 85.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.9% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Links Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 75th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 327.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Links Road, West Wickham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £882,000 | 2024-07-23 | £945,199 |
| 34 Links Road, West Wickham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £957,000 | 2023-01-11 | £948,387 |
| 8 Links Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2021-01-07 | £907,577 |
| 58 Links Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-05-16 | £733,995 |
| 4 Links Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-03-04 | £745,432 |
BR4 0QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Hawksbrook Lane , BR3 3FG | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,804 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Cafe | 91 Station Road, West Wickham | 216 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 38 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 280 yd | |
| Sonargaon Tandoori | 42 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 280 yd | |
| H2OCR | 48 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 280 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 1 Bell Parade, Glebe Way | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Way | 75 Station Road, West Wickham | 189 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Red Lodge Road | 357 yd | |
| The Swan | 2 High Street, West Wickham | 365 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 40 Ravenswood Crescent, West Wickham | 461 yd | |
| Ex Blues Club | 118 Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 111 Station Road, West Wickham | 229 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 60 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 280 yd | |
| Ferro's Fish & Chips | 32 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 280 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 27 High Street, West Wickham | 354 yd | |
| Railway Grill | 7 Red Lodge Road, West Wickham | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham | 239 yd | |
| Lidl | 2A Glebe Way, West Wickham | 285 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 100 High Street, West Wickham | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 High Street, West Wickham | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 339 yd |
| Glebe School HAWES LANE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Ex Blues Club PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Hawes Down Primary School THE MEAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| West Wickham Cricket & Football Club GLEBE WAY | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Blake Recreation Ground BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Old Wilsonians Sports Ground Hayes Hill | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Wickham Park Sports Club WICKHAM PARK SPORTS CLUB WICKHAM PARK SPORTS CLUB PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Beccehamians Rfc CORKSCREW HILL | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.