BR8 7AR is a safe, established residential area on Heathfield Terrace, 1.2km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7AR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00124253 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHFIELD TERRACE, BR8 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD TERRACE, BR8 7AR.
284
44
£ 44,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in BR8 7AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7AR. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 281,000
4 sales · Mean £ 300,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR8 7AR has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.9 km
- Swanley Service Station0.3 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Elim Christian Centre0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.9 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.4 km
- Motties0.8 km
- New Rainbow Inn0.3 km
- The Bull Beefeater0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- The Meat Factory0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.2 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley1.0 km
- St Mary Cray4.1 km
- Bexley4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Alder Way0.1 km
- Shurlock Avenue0.1 km
- Shurlock Avenue0.1 km
- Irving Way0.1 km
- Alder Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87AR · Data under Open Government Licence