BR8 7ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lime Road, 1.4km from Hockenden in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley St Mary's ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7ED is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 3.2% 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 7ED are sourced from Output Area E00124242 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME ROAD, BR8 7ED.
331
37
£ 44,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 7ED has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7ED. The average age is 37.0. 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
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 358,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BR8 7ED is moderate at 75 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- Londis0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.5 km
- Swanley Mini Market0.6 km
- Swanley Service Station0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lullingstone Castle0.7 km
- The Cotton Mill0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.5 km
- Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.8 km
- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.5 km
- Motties0.5 km
- Namaste Swanley!0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Shishly Grill And Meze0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley0.5 km
- St Mary Cray4.2 km
- Eynsford4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Orchards Academy0.3 km
- Lesley Close0.3 km
- Lesley Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87ED · Data under Open Government Licence