BR8 7DH is a safe, established residential area on Lavender Hill, 1.1km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7DH is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00124235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAVENDER HILL, BR8 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER HILL, BR8 7DH.
365
38
£ 44,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7DH 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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in BR8 7DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 7DH. The average age is 37.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 413,000
2 sales · Mean £ 413,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR8 7DH has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Horizon Primary Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
High Firs Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.9 km
- Swanley Service Station0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cotton Mill1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.8 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.6 km
- Motties0.8 km
- New Rainbow Inn0.5 km
- The Bull Beefeater0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- The Meat Factory0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.5 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.7 km
- Swanley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.7 km
- St Mary Cray3.9 km
- Bexley4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rowan Road0.0 km
- Lavender Hill0.1 km
- Lavender Hill0.1 km
- Hart Dyke Road0.2 km
- Irving Way0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BR87DH · Data under Open Government Licence