Area Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

BR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BR8 postcode area.

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Population

23,212

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BR8's 67% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £416k.

home £416,602 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 is a postcode district in Sevenoaks, South East, covering 483 active and 201 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BR8 (12%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (11%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes BR8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BR8 are around £416k. Safety: Crime runs above average across BR8 at 276 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BR8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2294
Anti-social behaviour901
Criminal damage and arson756
Shoplifting516
Other theft445

school Local Schools

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Crockenhill Primary School

Good205 pupils
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils
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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good110 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils
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Hextable Primary School

Good580 pupils
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle
  • The Chequers
  • The Cotton Mill
  • The Lamb Inn
  • The Red Lion
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda
  • Aldi
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons Daily
  • The Meat Factory
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ali's Plaice
  • Crockenhill Takeaway
  • Domino's Pizza
  • KFC
  • Magic Wok
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Angel Bakes
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant
  • Christ Church Centre
  • Costa Coffee
  • In A Nutshell Kitchen
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Crockenhill Post Office And Stores
  • Best One
  • Costcutter
  • Elim Christian Centre
  • Holland And Barrett
  • + 13 more