BR8 7DJ is a safe, established residential area on Laburnum Avenue, 1.0km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7DJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00124235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM AVENUE, BR8 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM AVENUE, BR8 7DJ.
365
38
£ 44,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7DJ 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 7DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7DJ. 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
Terraced
£ 315,500
4 sales · Mean £ 310,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7DJ is moderate at 54 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
Horizon Primary Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
High Firs Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.9 km
- Swanley Mini Market1.0 km
- Swanley Service Station0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.9 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.8 km
- Motties0.8 km
- New Rainbow Inn0.6 km
- The Bull Beefeater0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- The Meat Factory1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.6 km
- St Mary Cray3.8 km
- Eynsford4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rowan Road0.1 km
- Lavender Hill0.2 km
- Lavender Hill0.2 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87DJ · Data under Open Government Licence