Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

LEEWOOD PLACE, BR8 7BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEWOOD PLACE, BR8 7BZ.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR8 7BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BR8 7BZ has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 7BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leewood Place, 1.1km from Crockenhill in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7BZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00124239 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7BZ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BR8 7BZ is moderate at 57 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.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils0.5 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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Crockenhill Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.7 km
  • Swanley Mini Market0.7 km
  • Towes (Premier) Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.8 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.7 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe1.0 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering1.0 km
  • Motties0.7 km
  • Namaste Swanley!0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Magic Wok0.7 km
  • Shishly Grill And Meze0.7 km
  • Superfry0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley0.2 km
  • St Mary Cray4.0 km
  • Eynsford4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leewood Place0.1 km
  • St Mary's Road0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Swanley Rail Station0.2 km