Farm Close, West Wickham, BR4 9JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR4 9JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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	50.9%	49.7%	-1.2%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	49.1%	50.3%	1.2%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 9JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	20.1%	30.5%	10.4%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.9%	52%	-11.9%	44.2%	7.8%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.1%	7.5%	0.4%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	6.7%	6.8%	0.1%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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 (87.4%) 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	56.9%	51.8%	-5.1%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	33.2%	35.6%	2.4%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	8.1%	10.3%	2.2%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%	10.8%	-5.9%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	11.8%	-2.3%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	15.4%	-3.2%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.7%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17.9%	5.3%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	29.7%	36.2%	6.5%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	2%	2.9%	0.9%	1.0%	1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	91.6%	87.4%	-4.2%	81.4%	6.0%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	91.9%	92.7%	0.8%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	93.2%	1.3%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.2%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.6%	76.7%	15.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Buddhist	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Farm Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Close was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Hayes & Coney Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Farm Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hayes & Coney Hall and the 151st lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BR4 9JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farm Close are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farm Close, West Wickham, BR4 9JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR4 9JL

Average Price
£709,239

Semi-Detached
£709,239

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farm Close

Average Price
£766,713

Semi-Detached
£767,317

Terraced
£757,037

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farm CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Farm Close, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£755,000	2024-02-23	£817,516
2 Farm Close, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2016-03-07	£677,395
5 Farm Close, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£585,000	2015-11-16	£789,286
6 Farm Close, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£522,500	2013-04-19	£1,003,672
4 Farm Close, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£422,500	2011-12-02	£835,174

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR4 9JL

Employment

BR4 9JL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BR4 9JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	13
Information and communication	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wickham Common Primary School Gates Green Road , Coney Hall BR4 9DG	3out of 4	931 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Down Primary School The Mead , BR4 0BA	3out of 4	999 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ	3out of 4	1,962 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL	4out of 4	2,017 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pickhurst Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL	4out of 4	2,017 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB	4out of 4	1,403 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP	3out of 4	2,579 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE	3out of 4	2,683 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP	3out of 4	2,856 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH	3out of 4	3,271 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE	- not rated	3,238 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL	3out of 4	5,167 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livability Nash College Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7AG	- not rated	369 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW	- not rated	765 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE	4out of 4	918 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB	- not rated	1,641 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS	- not rated	2,272 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Omega Cafe	88 Croydon Road, West Wickham	82 yd
I Naga Indian Bar & Diner	84 Croydon Road, West Wickham	82 yd
El Kervan	54 Croydon Road, West Wickham	132 yd
Coneys Cafe	41 Croydon Road, West Wickham	146 yd
Thai Elephant	39 Croydon Road, West Wickham	146 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coney Hall Bowling Club	Coney Hall Recreation Ground, Layhams Road	143 yd
Metropolitan Police Sports And Social Club	The Warren, Croydon Road	433 yd
Beccehamians Rugby Football Club	Old Beccehamian Rugby Football Club, Sparrows Den Sports Ground	756 yd
The Craft Beer Rooms	6 Bourne Way, Hayes	869 yd
Royal British Legion Club	14 Station Hill, Hayes	907 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Valley	72 Croydon Road, West Wickham	82 yd
Sea Dainties Fish Bar	82 Croydon Road, West Wickham	82 yd
El Kervan Grill House	54 Croydon Road, West Wickham	132 yd
Dennis's Chippy	14 Addington Road, West Wickham	565 yd
Hayes Kebab & Burger House	2 Bourne Way, Hayes	869 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	42 - 46 Croydon Road, West Wickham		132 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Metropolitan Police Sports Club THE WARREN THE WARREN CROYDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	433 yd
Coney Recreation Ground CONEY HALL RECREATION GROUND CONEY HALL RECREATION GROUND CHURCH DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	542 yd
Wickham Common Primary School GATES GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	792 yd
Coney Hall Football Club TIEPIGS LANE	grass pitches	847 yd
Spring Park LAYHAMS ROAD	grass pitches	862 yd
Beccehamians Rfc CORKSCREW HILL	grass pitches	868 yd
All Saints Catholic College (Closed) Layhams Road		945 yd
West Wickham Cricket & Football Club GLEBE WAY	grass pitches	955 yd
Glebe School HAWES LANE	grass pitches	1,039 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	129.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BR4 9JL