BR8 7DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hart Dyke Road, 1.2km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7DD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00124234 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HART DYKE ROAD, BR8 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HART DYKE ROAD, BR8 7DD.
360
33
£ 44,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 67% social renting, BR8 7DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7DD. The average age is 32.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7DD is moderate at 56 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
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Horizon Primary Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
High Firs Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.7 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.8 km
- Swanley Service Station0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.9 km
- The Cotton Mill0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.7 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.9 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.6 km
- Motties0.6 km
- Namaste Swanley!0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.6 km
- St Mary Cray4.1 km
- Eynsford4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rowan Road0.1 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Lavender Hill0.2 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Lavender Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87DD · Data under Open Government Licence