The BR8 7ST postcode is in Sevenoaks, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the BR8 7ST area, explore the BR8 7ST Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BR8 |
| Ward | Swanley White Oak |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Swanley West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Sevenoaks |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Swanley White Oak |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8907 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Ali's Plaice, Takeaway Shop
Address: 42 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7ST
Shurlock Stores, Retailers - Other
Address: 38 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7ST
The nearest places is Stonehill Green(0.76 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Shurlock Avenue(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Swanley(0.66 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(22.19 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BR8 7BT (0.17 mi) | Details |
| The Annex School HouseAll Through, Good | 8-16 | BR8 7PS (0.31 mi) | Details |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, SwanleyPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BR8 7AY (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Orchards AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | BR8 7TE (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | BR8 7BU (0.56 mi) | Details |
| High Firs Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BR8 8NR (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Downsview Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | BR8 8AU (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Hextable Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BR8 7RL (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.50 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| swanley medical practiceActiveswanley medical practice, 26-28 swanley centre, swanley, kent | 01322663111 | BR8 7AH |
The population of BR87ST is 295 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2054), Between 35 to 44 (1341), and Between 45 to 54 (1245).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 245 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 70 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (244), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (231).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (142), followed by Christian (120).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (40) followed by Semi-routine occupations (38), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (423), and 238 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1412) and Africa (36).