Area Information for Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH

Summary Back to Top

Station Approach in West Wickham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the West Wickham ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Beckenham and Penge. This page combines information for the address Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BR4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bromley
Ward West Wickham
Constituency Beckenham and Penge * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH:

Rays Road, West Wickham, BR4 0EJ
Red Lodge Road, West Wickham, BR4 0EN
Red Lodge Road, West Wickham, BR4 0EL
Long Meadow Close, West Wickham, BR4 0EQ
Beckenham Road, West Wickham, BR4 0QT
Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham, BR4 0AJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BR4 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Approach, West Wickham consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 36
Semi-Detached 7
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 71
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 123
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Approach, West Wickham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 34% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 48
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 40
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 1
Total 123

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 66
Two People 24
Three People 11
Four People 15
Five People 4
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 123

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Approach, West Wickham consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 69
Family Household 50
Other Household 9
Total 128

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 41
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 32
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 123

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Beckenham and Penge constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 130
Female 123
Total 253

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 12
10-14 11
15-19 14
20-24 9
25-29 15
30-34 10
35-39 13
40-44 9
45-49 12
50-54 22
55-59 16
60-64 18
65-69 13
70-74 15
75-79 16
80-84 17
85+ 19
Total 252

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BR4 0EH is high - 6% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 54
Married 98
Separated 14
Divorced 20
Widowed 28
Total 214

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 124
Good 77
Fair 40
Bad 9
Very Bad 4
Total 254

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 83
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 57
Other 6
Total 220

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 72% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 182
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 22
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 13
Chinese 5
Other Asian 5
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Other 2
Total 251

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 180
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 21
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 15
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 253

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 180
10+ Years 41
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 254

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BR4 0EH.

Passport(s) Held
None 22
United Kingdom 191
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 11
Middle East or Asia 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 53
Christian 131
Buddhist 1
Hindu 10
Jewish 1
Muslim 32
Sikh 5
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 22
Total 255

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the West Wickham ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 50
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 79
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 5
Total 218

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 101

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 39
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 45
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 13
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 14
Total 215

Policing and Crime (22) Back to Top

Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH is within the West Wickham policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 22 crimes were reported within half a mile of BR4 0EH.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 22 crimes committed near Station Approach
Neighbourhood Team Address West Wickham
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to BR4 0EH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BR4 0EH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest railway station is West Wickham, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
West Wickham < 50 yards
Eden Park 0.8 miles
Hayes (Kent) 1.1 miles
Shortlands 1.8 miles
Bromley South 1.9 miles
Elmers End 1.9 miles
Beckenham Junction 2.2 miles
Clock House 2.2 miles
Ravensbourne 2.3 miles
Bromley North 2.4 miles
Birkbeck 2.4 miles
Kent House 2.6 miles
New Beckenham 2.6 miles
Sundridge Park 2.7 miles
Norwood Junction 2.8 miles
Bickley 2.9 miles
Beckenham Hill 3 miles
Lower Sydenham 3.1 miles
Anerley 3.1 miles
Penge East 3.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest Overground station is Norwood Junction, approximately 2.8 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest is Langley Park Primary School, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Langley Park Primary School 770 yards
    
Oak Lodge Primary School 790 yards
    
Hawes Down Primary School half a mile
    
Unicorn Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Pickhurst Academy 0.9 miles
    
Pickhurst Infant Academy 0.9 miles
    
Forest Academy 1 mile
    
Orchard Way Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Highfield Junior School 1.3 miles
    
Highfield Infants' School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest is Langley Park School for Girls, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Langley Park School for Girls half a mile
    
Langley Park School for Boys 0.6 miles
    
Orchard Park High School 1.1 miles
    
Harris Academy Beckenham 1.4 miles
    
Orion Eden Park 1.4 miles
    
Hayes School 1.5 miles
    
Shirley High School Performing Arts College 1.7 miles
    
The Ravensbourne School 1.8 miles
    
Coloma Convent Girls' School 1.8 miles
    
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest is STATION ROAD SURGERY, approximately 520 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest is Manor Park Dental Practice, approximately 660 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest is Bethlem Royal Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Station Approach, West Wickham, BR4 0EH. The nearest is Boots-West Wickham, approximately 600 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BR4 0EH

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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