BR8 7DS is a mixed residential area on Rowan Road, 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 7DS 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 19.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00124235 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN ROAD, BR8 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN ROAD, BR8 7DS.
365
38
£ 44,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7DS 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
With 41% social renting, BR8 7DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 19.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7DS. 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
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
£ 330,000
9 sales · Mean £ 348,611
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7DS is moderate at 55 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
- Poundland0.8 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.9 km
- Swanley Service Station0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cotton Mill0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.8 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.7 km
- Motties0.8 km
- New Rainbow Inn0.7 km
- The Bull Beefeater0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.8 km
- Swanley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.6 km
- St Mary Cray3.9 km
- Eynsford4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rowan Road0.1 km
- Lavender Hill0.2 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Lavender Hill0.2 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BR87DS · Data under Open Government Licence