The Grove is in West Wickham and in Bromley district. BR4 9JT 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 The Grove, West Wickham, BR4 9JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR4 9NG, BR4 9LD, BR4 9JX, BR4 9NJ, BR4 9LB, BR4 9NH, BR4 9JY, BR4 9NQ, BR4 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR4 9JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 9JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 21.3% | 22.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 63.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 47.6% | 42% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 44.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 11.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 36.9% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 89% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.5% | 93.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Grove has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 19th lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Grove, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2025-11-20 | £909,121 |
| 88 The Grove, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-05-22 | £791,304 |
| 41 The Grove, West Wickham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £757,000 | 2025-03-20 | £759,344 |
| 27 The Grove, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-04-18 | £701,636 |
| 49 The Grove, West Wickham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-09-29 | £781,244 |
BR4 9JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR4 9JT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR4 9JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Primary School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Junior School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Infants' School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Down Junior School The Mead , BR4 0BA | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 1,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | - not rated | 1,934 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 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BP | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 363 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhayes School for Boys 83 Corkscrew Hill , BR4 9BA | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 55 High Street, West Wickham | 440 yd | |
| Ollie Polly Play Cafe | 25 High Street, West Wickham | 442 yd | |
| Wickham Bay | 19 High Street, West Wickham | 447 yd | |
| Pizza Express / Mac & Wings | 3 High Street, West Wickham | 447 yd | |
| Costa | 34 High Street, West Wickham | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 2 High Street, West Wickham | 480 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 135 High Street, West Wickham | 587 yd | |
| Wickham Theatre Centre | 62 Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham | 597 yd | |
| The Real Ale Way | 75 Station Road, West Wickham | 620 yd | |
| West Wickham Bowling Club | Silver Lane, West Wickham | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 27 High Street, West Wickham | 447 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 111 Station Road, West Wickham | 564 yd | |
| Subway | 116 High Street, West Wickham | 591 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 60 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 604 yd | |
| Ferro's Fish & Chips | 32 Glebe Way, West Wickham | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2A Glebe Way, West Wickham | 493 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 100 High Street, West Wickham | 537 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 High Street, West Wickham | 587 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 - 82 Station Road, West Wickham | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Wickham Cricket & Football Club GLEBE WAY | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Beccehamians Rfc CORKSCREW HILL | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Croydon Rfc (Council Pitches) ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 946 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 | 967 yd |
| Beckmead School MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | 1,037 yd | |
| Glebe School HAWES LANE | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Blake Recreation Ground BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BLAKE RECREATION GROUND BECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 198.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.