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.
RUXTON CLOSE, BR8 7DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUXTON CLOSE, BR8 7DA.
233
44
£ 44,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Horizon Primary Academy
High Firs Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.6 km
- The Cotton Mill0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BR87DA · Data under Open Government Licence