Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

NORTHVIEW, BR8 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHVIEW, BR8 7BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR8 7BJ 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BR8 7BJ 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.

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

BR8 7BJ 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.

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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00124255 (shared with 17 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 7BJ. 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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 232,500

1 sales · Mean £ 232,500

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

BR8 7BJ has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences105
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft15
Vehicle crime12

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 pupils0.5 km
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Hextable Primary School

Good580 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
  • Swanley Mini Market1.0 km
  • Swanley Service Station0.6 km
  • Towes (Premier) Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.9 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.8 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.9 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering0.2 km
  • Motties0.7 km
  • Namaste Swanley!0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

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
  • Farningham Road4.5 km
  • Bexley4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Spinney0.0 km
  • Northview0.2 km
  • Northview0.2 km
  • Playing Fields0.3 km
  • Garrolds Close0.3 km