Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, BR8 7AP.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BR8 7AP has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 7AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 1.4km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7AP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00124257 (shared with 7 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 7AP. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

Crime around BR8 7AP 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting27
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils0.2 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.4 km
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.6 km
  • Swanley Mini Market0.8 km
  • Swanley Service Station0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.8 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.6 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.8 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering0.2 km
  • Motties0.6 km
  • Namaste Swanley!0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ali's Plaice0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Magic Wok0.8 km
  • Shishly Grill And Meze0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley0.8 km
  • St Mary Cray4.3 km
  • Farningham Road4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lesley Close0.1 km
  • Garrolds Close0.1 km
  • Garrolds Close0.1 km
  • Lesley Close0.1 km
  • Shurlock Avenue0.2 km