Keswick Road is in West Wickham and in Bromley district. BR4 9AR 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 Keswick Road, West Wickham, BR4 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR4 9AT, BR4 9AX, BR4 0TA, BR4 9AH, BR4 9AP, BR4 9AF, BR4 9AS, BR4 9AW, BR4 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR4 9AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54.4% | 54.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 27.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 52.3% | 53.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 27.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8.1% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 38.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.4% | 83.9% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91.1% | 88% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.2% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keswick Road was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Keswick Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 220th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Keswick Road, West Wickham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2026-02-16 | £950,000 |
| 37 Keswick Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2025-03-31 | £853,645 |
| 19 Keswick Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-01-10 | £887,886 |
| 35 Keswick Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2019-10-21 | £898,488 |
| 7 Keswick Road, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-01-15 | £613,594 |
BR4 9AR 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Down Junior School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Infant School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Junior School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Infant School Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School Layhams Road , BR4 9HN | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | - not rated | 1,957 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 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 239 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | - not rated | 239 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG | - not rated | 755 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhayes School for Boys 83 Corkscrew Hill , BR4 9BA | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera Spice | 12 Addington Road, West Wickham | 322 yd | |
| Sakura Coffee | 20 Addington Road, West Wickham | 322 yd | |
| Katie's Kitchen | 10 Addington Road, West Wickham | 322 yd | |
| Coney Hall Football Club | Tiepigs Lane, West Wickham | 482 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 38 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Wilsonians Sports Club - Bar | Old Wilsonians Sports Club, Hayes Hill | 355 yd | |
| Ex Blues Club | 118 Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham | 487 yd | |
| Wickham Park Sports Club | 228 Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham | 518 yd | |
| West Wickham Bowling Club | Silver Lane, West Wickham | 584 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Rooms | 6 Bourne Way, Hayes | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis's Chippy | 14 Addington Road, West Wickham | 322 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 60 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 676 yd | |
| Ferro's Fish & Chips | 32 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 676 yd | |
| Hayes Kebab & Burger House | 2 Bourne Way, Hayes | 717 yd | |
| El Kervan Grill House | 54 Croydon Road, West Wickham | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 42 - 46 Croydon Road, West Wickham | 756 yd | |
| Lidl | 2A Glebe Way, West Wickham | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham | 963 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 - 4 Station Approach, Hayes | 1,007 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 7 Station Approach, Hayes | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe School HAWES LANE | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Hawes Down Primary School THE MEAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Old Wilsonians Sports Ground Hayes Hill | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Ex Blues Club PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Coney Hall Football Club TIEPIGS LANE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| West Wickham Cricket & Football Club GLEBE WAY | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Wickham Park Sports Club WICKHAM PARK SPORTS CLUB WICKHAM PARK SPORTS CLUB PICKHURST RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Beccehamians Rfc CORKSCREW HILL | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Metropolitan Police Sports Club THE WARREN THE WARREN CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 1,024 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.