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.
LEEWOOD PLACE, BR8 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEWOOD PLACE, BR8 7BZ.
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36
£ 44,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Orchards Academy
High Firs Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Horizon Primary Academy
Downsview Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.8 km
- The Cotton Mill0.8 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BR87BZ · Data under Open Government Licence