BR8 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Sevenoaks, Kent postcode town, in the South East, England region.
The BR8 postcode area, also known as the Swanley postcode area, is located in South East England within the county of Kent. This region encompasses Swanley and Swanley village as well as Hextable and Crockenhill. There are approximately 11,000 residents living in the BR8 postcode area.
The area boasts a variety of amenities. To cater to residents' daily needs, essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, and a post office are present. It's also well served with leisure amenities, including golf courses. Additionally, there are several open green spaces such as Swanley Park for leisure and recreational activities.
Transportation in and around the BR8 postal region is plentiful and reliable. Swanley railway station offers frequent train services to London Victoria, which typically takes around 30 minutes. The area’s transportation network is further complemented by regular bus services, making it an easily accessible location. Alternatively, the M25 motorway is nearby, which enables direct road links to Greater London and beyond.
In terms of geography, the BR8 area largely consists of suburban residential zones amidst rural and semi-rural settings. The landscape is fairly flat, with some gentle rolling hills. The region exudes a quiet charm that balances countryside serenity with the convenience of urban living, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a calming live-work environment.
Furthermore, the BR8 postcode area also provides excellent education facilities, with various primary and secondary schools, ensuring a comprehensive education for children of all ages.
a big area of BR8 postcode district describes a young and diverse community with young families, mainly living in rented terraced houses.
Residents:
- Many couples with young children live together (not married).
- Few older adults, students, or grown-up children live with their parents.
- A diverse mix of ethnicities, mainly Black and White.
- Less likely to follow a specific religion compared to similar areas.
Housing:
- Mostly rented terraced houses, with some semi-detached ones as well.
Lifestyle:
- Many residents work in non-management jobs like factory work, skilled trades, or service roles.
Overall: A Major part of this postcode area represents a vibrant and diverse community of young families enjoying a mix of cultures. Housing is mainly rented terraces, and many residents work in various non-management jobs.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Crockenhill and Well Hill, Hextable, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, Swanley St Mary's, Swanley White Oak electoral wards.
BR8 Postcode Map
Age
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Religion
BR8 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of BR8 postcode area is 23,244. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 19,025, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 1,074. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (11,303), followed by No religion (9,743).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (4,301), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (3,447).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (6,585), while 4,529 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 4,866 adults have Level 4 education, while 2,955 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (1897)
- Associate professional and technical occupations (1415), and
- Managers, directors and senior officials (1371)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (4459), Between 55 to 64 (3173), and Between 35 to 44 (3071).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (3,723) followed by Intermediate occupations (2,649), and Semi-routine occupations (2,268).
Postcodes in BR8
There are total 4 postcode sectors present in the BR8 (listed below). The postcode BR8 has a total of 656 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | BR8 |
| Ward | Crockenhill and Well Hill Hextable Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Swanley St Mary's Swanley White Oak |
| LTLA22 | Sevenoaks |
| UTLA22 | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
BR8 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
Crime rate by Month
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
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Drugs
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Burglary
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Shoplifting
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Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
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Other theft
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Violence and sexual offences
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Violence and sexual offences
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Violence and sexual offences
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Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
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Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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BR8 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £635,000.00 | £635,000.00 - £635,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £219,000.00 | £190,500.00 - £247,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £329,500.00 | £215,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £350,000.00 | £350,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £437,500.00 | £410,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £115,000.00 | £115,000.00 - £115,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £375,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £398,700.00 | £325,000.00 - £540,500.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £520,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £430,000.00 | £410,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £440,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £480,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £605,000.00 | £605,000.00 - £605,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £135,000.00 | £135,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £390,000.00 | £390,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £288,500.00 | £220,000.00 - £357,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £812,500.00 | £575,000.00 - £1,050,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £197,500.00 | £170,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £1,050,000.00 | £1,050,000.00 - £1,050,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £415,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £440,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £231,208.33 | £147,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £450,000.00 | £425,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £177,531.00 | £102,562.00 - £270,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £363,312.50 | £216,500.00 - £480,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £366,250.00 | £320,000.00 - £455,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £139,000.00 | £111,000.00 - £167,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £500,000.00 | £500,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £484,375.00 | £362,500.00 - £525,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £311,666.67 | £240,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £515,000.00 | £515,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £285,000.00 | £265,000.00 - £295,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £409,750.00 | £157,925.00 - £547,747.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £418,670.00 | £330,000.00 - £510,000.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £351,666.67 | £305,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £559,583.33 | £465,000.00 - £702,500.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £246,247.50 | £149,995.00 - £400,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £418,285.71 | £325,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £406,833.33 | £232,000.00 - £522,500.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £661,785.71 | £480,000.00 - £1,018,500.00 | 7 |
| Flat | £272,000.00 | £244,000.00 - £286,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £397,571.43 | £350,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £336,461.54 | £280,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 13 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £475,000.00 | £475,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £165,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £414,600.00 | £375,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £350,832.50 | £295,000.00 - £565,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £541,800.00 | £454,000.00 - £680,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £253,000.00 | £253,000.00 - £253,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £420,166.67 | £327,000.00 - £520,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £393,318.18 | £320,000.00 - £485,000.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £506,000.00 | £485,000.00 - £523,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £218,750.00 | £200,000.00 - £237,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £401,899.50 | £336,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £329,400.00 | £240,000.00 - £427,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £506,250.00 | £450,000.00 - £555,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £437,500.00 | £250,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £365,000.00 | £365,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £412,875.00 | £363,500.00 - £440,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £368,818.18 | £270,000.00 - £467,500.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £550,000.00 | £550,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £268,750.00 | £120,000.00 - £417,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £439,388.89 | £370,000.00 - £560,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £332,400.00 | £285,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £660,000.00 | £660,000.00 - £660,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £202,350.00 | £130,000.00 - £257,050.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £402,841.67 | £355,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £358,714.29 | £250,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £573,200.00 | £421,000.00 - £700,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £252,316.67 | £110,000.00 - £396,950.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £455,299.62 | £345,000.00 - £610,000.00 | 13 |
| Terraced | £414,428.57 | £350,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £624,000.00 | £520,000.00 - £728,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £428,475.00 | £391,950.00 - £465,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £472,611.11 | £330,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £276,785.00 | £172,500.00 - £425,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £528,000.00 | £461,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £254,664.29 | £155,000.00 - £399,950.00 | 7 |
| Other | £400,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £402,166.67 | £238,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £346,400.00 | £262,500.00 - £440,000.00 | 10 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crockenhill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 205 | 4-11 | BR88JG |
| High Firs Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 203 | 4-11 | BR88NR |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 110 | 4-11 | BR87PJ |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 229 | 2-11 | BR87BU |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, SwanleyPrimary, Good | 333 | 5-11 | BR87AY |
| Downsview Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 193 | 4-11 | BR88AU |
| Hextable Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 580 | 4-11 | BR87RL |
| Orchards AcademySecondary, Good | 575 | 11-18 | BR87TE |
| Horizon Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 199 | 4-11 | BR87BT |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative AcademySpecial, Good | 123 | 8-19 | BR88DR |
Amenities
- Lullingstone Castle, BR8 8BE
- The Chequers, BR8 8LP
- The Cotton Mill, BR8 8ET
- The Lamb Inn, BR8 7NN
- The Red Lion, BR8 7NF
- Next Door Hextable, BR8 7RH
- Angel Bakes, BR8 8JH
- Blue Harbour Restaurant, BR8 7TG
- Christ Church Centre, BR8 8AN
- Costa Coffee, BR8 7TQ
- Asda, BR8 7UN
- Aldi, BR8 7BU
- Iceland, BR8 7TG
- Morrisons Daily, BR8 7RR
- The Meat Factory, BR8 7QH
- Sushi Daily @ Asda Stores Ltd, BR8 7UN
- Ali's Plaice, BR8 7ST
- Crockenhill Takeaway, BR8 8JH
- Domino's Pizza, BR8 8AE
- KFC, BR8 7TQ
- Go Italian Coffee Ltd, BR8 7PA
- Crockenhill Post Office And Stores, BR8 8JH
- Best One, BR8 7RB
- Costcutter, BR8 7DN
- Elim Christian Centre, BR8 7DX
- Holland And Barrett, BR8 7TG
- Five Wents Pre School, BR8 7RA
- Childminder - Clare Pruden, BR8 7RU
- Birchwood Heights Care Home, BR8 7BT
- Bright Sparks Child Centre, BR8 7AY
- Childminder - Janette Burr, BR8 8TN
- The Good Food Network Ltd, BR8 7QH
- Caterlink @ St Marys Church Of England Primary School, BR8 7BU
- Caterlink Ltd @ St Pauls Church Of England Primary School, BR8 7PJ
- Impact Food Group @ Orchards Academy, BR8 7TE
- Autograph @St Bartholomews RC Primary School, BR8 7AY
- Cater Link Ltd At Horizon Primary Academy, BR8 7BT
- Swanley Bakery, BR8 8BE
- Piccalillys Cafe, BR8 7AE
- Dawn To Dusk Day Nursery Swanley Ltd, BR8 7TE
- Green Court Sports Club, BR8 8JG
- Pedham Place Golf Centre Ltd, BR8 8PP
- The Alexandra Suite, BR8 7BU