BR8 7YQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Oaks, 1.2km from Stanhill in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7YQ are sourced from Output Area E00124255 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE OAKS, BR8 7YQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OAKS, BR8 7YQ.
292
37
£ 44,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7YQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BR8 7YQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7YQ. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 126,212
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7YQ is moderate at 51 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
Horizon Primary Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
Hextable Primary School
High Firs Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Poundland0.8 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
- Swanley Mini Market1.0 km
- Swanley Service Station0.7 km
- Towes (Premier) Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.9 km
- The Cotton Mill0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.8 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.9 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.2 km
- Motties0.8 km
- Namaste Swanley!0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Magic Wok1.0 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley1.2 km
- Farningham Road4.4 km
- Bexley4.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Spinney0.1 km
- Northview0.2 km
- Northview0.2 km
- Moreton Close0.3 km
- Playing Fields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87YQ · Data under Open Government Licence