Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BR8 7ED has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.

home £385,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 7ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lime Road, 1.4km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7ED is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 3.2% 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 7ED are sourced from Output Area E00124242 (shared with 5 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 7ED. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 358,200

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

Crime around BR8 7ED 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 offences145
Anti-social behaviour107
Shoplifting62
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft19

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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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.5 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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Crockenhill Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.5 km
  • Swanley Mini Market0.6 km
  • Swanley Service Station0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.7 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.5 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.8 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering0.5 km
  • Motties0.5 km
  • Namaste Swanley!0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ali's Plaice0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Magic Wok0.6 km
  • Shishly Grill And Meze0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley0.5 km
  • St Mary Cray4.2 km
  • Eynsford4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Avenue0.2 km
  • Cherry Avenue0.2 km
  • Orchards Academy0.3 km
  • Lesley Close0.3 km
  • Lesley Close0.3 km