BR8 7DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hewett Place, 1.3km from Crockenhill in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7DG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 12.8% year-on-year. 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 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00124244 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEWETT PLACE, BR8 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWETT PLACE, BR8 7DG.
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£ 44,100 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7DG 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
BR8 7DG has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7DG. 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
Terraced
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7DG is moderate at 82 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
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Orchards Academy
High Firs Primary School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Horizon Primary Academy
Downsview Community Primary School
Crockenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.3 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.5 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.5 km
- Swanley Service Station1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.7 km
- The Cotton Mill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.5 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.8 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.7 km
- Motties0.5 km
- Namaste Swanley!0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.3 km
- St Mary Cray4.2 km
- Eynsford4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Swanley Rail Station0.2 km
- Leewood Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87DG · Data under Open Government Licence