About Bickley

Bickley is a town in Bromley, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Widmore and Elmstead.

School Ratings in Bickley

Families in Bickley have access to 301 local schools. Downderry Children's Centre and Downderry Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bickley

Homes sell for an average of £584K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £441K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bickley

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bickley, with 166 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bickley

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bickley around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bickley

Bickley benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,931 sales

Average Price £584K
£500 — £46.1M
Detached £1.16M 879
Semi £623K 1,170
Terraced £441K 2,478
Flat £335K 2,117

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

169 Primary
43 Secondary
89 Other
Bullers Wood School Secondary Good 0.2 miles Bullers Wood School for Boys Secondary Good 0.2 miles Bickley Park School 0.5 miles St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.6 miles Breaside Preparatory School Outstanding 0.8 miles Orion Scotts Park Primary Good 0.8 miles La Fontaine Academy Primary Outstanding 0.8 miles Bickley Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Babington House School 0.8 miles Bromley High School GDST 0.9 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 1 miles The Tutorial Foundation Good 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bickley IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Bickley are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
7/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
4/10
15,755 Children (0-15) 20%
50,067 Working Age 64%
16,091 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bickley 938 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Bickley are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

255 Violence & Sexual Offences
166 Anti-Social Behaviour
107 Shoplifting
107 Vehicle Crime
65 Criminal Damage & Arson
54 Other Theft
50 Drugs
46 Public Order
23 Burglary
20 Robbery
20 Theft from Person
17 Other Crime
8 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Bickley and Sundridge Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Chislehurst Train Station 0.5 miles
Bickley Train Station 0.5 miles
Elmstead Woods Train Station 0.8 miles
Bromley North Train Station 1.3 miles
Petts Wood Train Station 1.7 miles
Grove Park Train Station 2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Widmore 0.6 miles Elmstead 0.6 miles Sundridge 0.9 miles Bromley 1.2 miles Southborough 1.2 miles Chislehurst 1.4 miles Plaistow 1.4 miles Bromley Common 1.4 miles Chislehurst West 1.4 miles Foxbury 1.8 miles Petts Wood 1.8 miles Bromley Park 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Bromley
Ward Bromley Town
Constituency Bromley and Chislehurst
Parish Bromley, unparished area
Region London

Streets in BR1 30 shown View all streets

Abinger Close 1 Albany Mews 1 Albyfield 3 Aldermary Road 1 Alexandra Crescent 4 Alpine Copse 1 Ambleside 1 Amesbury Road 1 Ansford Road 1 Apollo Avenue 1 Arcus Road 2 Armstrong Close 1 Ashburn Court 2 Ashgrove Road 2 Ashmead Gate 1 Aspen Copse 1 Autumn Grove 1 Avondale Road 6 Aycliffe Close 1 Babbacombe Road 3 Ballamore Road 5 Bamford Road 2 Bankfoot Road 1 Barfield Road 1 Baytree Close 1 Beaconsfield Road 2 Beckenham Lane 1 Beech Copse 1 Beeches Court 1 Beechfield Cottages 1

Postcodes in BR1 50 shown View all postcodes

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