BR8 7AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the BR8 district of Sevenoaks. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00124243 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR8 7AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR8 7AH.
233
44
£ 44,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BR8 7AH spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7AH. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7AH is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Orchards Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Firs Primary School
Horizon Primary Academy
Downsview Community Primary School
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Crockenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Londis0.4 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.1 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.2 km
- Towes (Premier) Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.2 km
- The Cotton Mill0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.1 km
- Christ Church Centre0.6 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.3 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.6 km
- Motties0.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.1 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- KFC0.1 km
- Magic Wok0.2 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.6 km
- Eynsford4.3 km
- Farningham Road4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.1 km
- Orchards Academy0.2 km
- Bartholomew Way Asda0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Orchards Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87AH · Data under Open Government Licence