Hawes Lane is in West Wickham and in Bromley district. BR4 9AF 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 Hawes Lane, West Wickham, BR4 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR4 9AX, BR4 9AD, BR4 9AH, BR4 0TA, BR4 9AR, BR4 9AQ, BR4 9AG, BR4 9AE, BR4 0SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR4 9AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 48.8% | 55.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 44.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 9AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 23.6% | 29.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 54.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 54.1% | 61% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BR4 9AF this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 44.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.5% | 91.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 90.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawes Lane was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% higher than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawes Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 380th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2023-03-10 | £669,871 |
| 228 Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,670 | 2020-12-09 | £265,801 |
| 230 Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-05-17 | £635,573 |
| 226 Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2014-08-15 | £689,009 |
| 228 Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-10-24 | £531,250 |
BR4 9AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,447 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 | 227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park Primary School Hawksbrook Lane , BR3 3FG | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 3,079 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 | 3,404 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 | 4,449 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 | 132 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 957 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera Spice | 12 Addington Road, West Wickham | 405 yd | |
| Sakura Coffee | 20 Addington Road, West Wickham | 405 yd | |
| Katie's Kitchen | 10 Addington Road, West Wickham | 405 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 38 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 544 yd | |
| Sonargaon Tandoori | 42 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wickham Bowling Club | Silver Lane, West Wickham | 412 yd | |
| Old Wilsonians Sports Club - Bar | Old Wilsonians Sports Club, Hayes Hill | 534 yd | |
| Ex Blues Club | 118 Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham | 537 yd | |
| Beccehamians Rugby Football Club | Old Beccehamian Rugby Football Club, Sparrows Den Sports Ground | 610 yd | |
| Wickham Theatre Centre | 62 Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis's Chippy | 14 Addington Road, West Wickham | 405 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 60 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 544 yd | |
| Ferro's Fish & Chips | 32 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 544 yd | |
| El Kervan Grill House | 54 Croydon Road, West Wickham | 730 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 72 Croydon Road, West Wickham | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2A Glebe Way, West Wickham | 729 yd | |
| Co-op | 42 - 46 Croydon Road, West Wickham | 730 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe School HAWES LANE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| West Wickham Cricket & Football Club GLEBE WAY | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Hawes Down Primary School THE MEAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Ex Blues Club PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Old Wilsonians Sports Ground Hayes Hill | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Coney Hall Football Club TIEPIGS LANE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Wickham Park Sports Club WICKHAM PARK SPORTS CLUB WICKHAM PARK SPORTS CLUB PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Beccehamians Rfc CORKSCREW HILL | grass pitches | 704 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 | 985 yd |
| Spring Park LAYHAMS ROAD | 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 | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.