BR8 7BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.4km from Hextable in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7BH is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00124256 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BR8 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BR8 7BH.
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£ 44,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7BH 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 7BH has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7BH. The average age is 44.2. 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 7BH is moderate at 52 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
Downsview Community Primary School
High Firs Primary School
Hextable Primary School
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.7 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.9 km
- Swanley Service Station0.8 km
- Towes (Premier) Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.8 km
- The Cotton Mill0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.7 km
- Christ Church Centre0.9 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.8 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.2 km
- Motties0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley1.1 km
- Farningham Road4.3 km
- Bexley4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Northview0.0 km
- Northview0.1 km
- The Spinney0.2 km
- Moreton Close0.2 km
- Bonney Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87BH · Data under Open Government Licence