BR8 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 1.4km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7AS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00124257 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AS.
293
41
£ 44,100 /yr
51%
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
With 50% social renting, BR8 7AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7AS. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
2 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR8 7AS has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Firs Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.7 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.8 km
- Swanley Service Station0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.8 km
- The Cotton Mill0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.6 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.9 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.3 km
- Motties0.6 km
- Namaste Swanley!0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.9 km
- St Mary Cray4.3 km
- Farningham Road4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lesley Close0.1 km
- Garrolds Close0.1 km
- Garrolds Close0.1 km
- Shurlock Avenue0.1 km
- Lesley Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87AS · Data under Open Government Licence