BR8 7AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sycamore Drive in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7AY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00124263 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE DRIVE, BR8 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE DRIVE, BR8 7AY.
293
46
£ 44,100 /yr
34%
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 62% of tenure in BR8 7AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7AY. The average age is 45.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7AY is above average at 96 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
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Horizon Primary Academy
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
High Firs Primary School
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.3 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.5 km
- Swanley Service Station1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.4 km
- The Cotton Mill0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.3 km
- Christ Church Centre0.6 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.4 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.3 km
- Motties0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Magic Wok0.5 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.9 km
- Farningham Road4.2 km
- Eynsford4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bonney Way0.1 km
- Bartholomew Way Asda0.1 km
- Bonney Way0.2 km
- Bartholomew Way Asda0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87AY · Data under Open Government Licence