BR8 7BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northview, 1.3km from Stonehill Green in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
BR8 7BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00124255 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHVIEW, BR8 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHVIEW, BR8 7BE.
292
37
£ 44,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7BE 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 7BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7BE. 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
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
£ 415,000
5 sales · Mean £ 401,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR8 7BE has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
High Firs Primary School
Hextable Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.9 km
- Swanley Service Station0.6 km
- Towes (Premier) Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.9 km
- The Cotton Mill0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.7 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.9 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.2 km
- Motties0.7 km
- Namaste Swanley!0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley1.1 km
- St Mary Cray4.5 km
- Farningham Road4.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Spinney0.0 km
- Garrolds Close0.2 km
- Northview0.2 km
- Playing Fields0.2 km
- Garrolds Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87BE · Data under Open Government Licence