Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

RUXTON CLOSE, BR8 7DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUXTON CLOSE, BR8 7DA.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR8 7DA 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BR8 7DA — age 44, 41% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.

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

BR8 7DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ruxton Close in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

Within the BR8 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £540k, up 12.0% year-on-year. 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 7DA are sourced from Output Area E00124243 (shared with 150 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 7DA. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

7 sales · Mean £ 432,142

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

Flat

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

Crime around BR8 7DA is moderate at 75 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 offences140
Anti-social behaviour76
Shoplifting70
Criminal damage and arson34
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.4 km
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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Crockenhill Primary School

Good205 pupils1.5 km
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

Good123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.4 km
  • Swanley Mini Market0.5 km
  • Swanley Service Station0.8 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.6 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.4 km
  • Christ Church Centre0.9 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.6 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering0.4 km
  • Motties0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ali's Plaice0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Magic Wok0.5 km
  • Shishly Grill And Meze0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley0.6 km
  • St Mary Cray4.4 km
  • Eynsford4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchards Academy0.2 km
  • Orchards Academy0.2 km
  • Lesley Close0.2 km
  • Lesley Close0.2 km
  • Garrolds Close0.3 km