BR4 (West Wickham) has experienced modest price appreciation at 1.6% compound annual growth over five years, while rental growth outpaced this at 5.0% annually over the same period. The district scores 38.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the fourth percentile nationally. Population growth remains negligible at 0.2% over five years. The area is classified as early-stage gentrification, suggesting ongoing urban renewal and infrastructure development. These figures indicate a rental-focused market where income returns have substantially exceeded capital gains, with limited population expansion to drive broader demand increases.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in West Wickham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by safety.
West Wickham (BR4) common questions
Is West Wickham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies West Wickham (BR4) as Early. Its trajectory score is 39/100 (Average), in the top 97% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is West Wickham safe?
West Wickham has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in West Wickham?
The average property price in West Wickham (BR4) is £645k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in West Wickham?
The median monthly rent in West Wickham (BR4) is £1,650 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near West Wickham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bow (E3), Warlingham (CR6), New Cross (SE14), Tottenham (N17), East Dulwich (SE22). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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