19,367TOTAL POPULATION
7,390HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£55,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BR4 POSTCODE REGION

Bromley (BR4)

The BR4 postcode area is located in the Bromley postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 570 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the BR4 postcode area, including Beckenham, Bromley, Chislehurst, Keston, Orpington, Swanley, West Wickham which come under the local authority of the Bromley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in BR4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BR4 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


BR4 is a postcode district located in the Bromley district of London, England covering the London boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, and Lewisham. It is primarily residential.

The BR4 postcode area is shared between several affluent suburban areas in south London including West Wickham, Downham, Eden Park, Beckenham, Shortlands, Hayes, Poverest, and St Mary Cray. It is a very popular area with commuters with the short journey times to London making it an ideal place to live and work.

Visitors to the area can take advantage of various things to see and do. The historic Sundridge Park is popular for walks and picnics, while the science and natural history museum is also a great place to explore and learn about the history of London. The area is also home to a number of popular restaurant chains, as well as numerous independent eateries offering excellent regional cuisine.

For those looking to stay in the area, there are a number of high quality hotels available at affordable prices. These include the Ibis London Bromley, the Crowne Plaza Hotel, and the Park Inn London Heathrow Airport.

The area is well served by public transport with local bus routes, trains to nearby London destinations, and the DLR providing frequent and reliable services. From Bromley South Station, trains can reach London Blackfriars in under an hour while the DLR connects the area to Central London.

The BR4 postcode area is situated close to the M25 motorway, giving it excellent access to major cities such as London, Heathrow airport, and Cambridge.

TheBR4 postcode area is a great place to live, with its combination of peaceful countryside atmosphere and close proximity to London. The area is well serviced by public transport, and its variety of eateries, hotels, and historic sites make it a great place to visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in BR4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

BR4Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

BR4 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBR4
Postal TownBromley
MSOA NameBromley 030
LSOA NameBromley 030A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BR4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BR4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Hayes
Park Langley
Shortlands
West Wickham
Browse Postcodes in BR4

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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