BR8 7AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 1.5km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
BR8 7AQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, up 44.0% year-on-year. 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 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00124243 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AQ.
233
44
£ 44,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7AQ 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
BR8 7AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 44.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7AQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 311,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7AQ is moderate at 75 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
Horizon Primary Academy
Orchards Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Firs Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.5 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.6 km
- Swanley Service Station0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.7 km
- The Cotton Mill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.5 km
- Christ Church Centre1.0 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.7 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.3 km
- Motties0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.7 km
- St Mary Cray4.4 km
- Farningham Road4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lesley Close0.1 km
- Lesley Close0.1 km
- Garrolds Close0.1 km
- Garrolds Close0.2 km
- Orchards Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87AQ · Data under Open Government Licence