BR8 7SD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Herbert Road, 0.6km from Hextable in Hextable. Administratively it sits within Hextable ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
For serious buyers, BR8 7SD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7SD are sourced from Output Area E00124097 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBERT ROAD, BR8 7SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT ROAD, BR8 7SD.
335
49
£ 54,000 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
BR8 7SD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £527k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £527k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7SD. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 503,500
Detached
£ 508,750
2 sales · Mean £ 508,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR8 7SD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hextable Primary School
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Wilmington Primary School
Wilmington Academy
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- The Village Pharmacy0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rowhill Grange Hotel And Utopia Spa0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley3.0 km
- Farningham Road3.3 km
- Crayford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Maude Road0.2 km
- Bower Road0.3 km
- Plantation Road0.4 km
- Goss Hill0.4 km
- Goss Hill0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87SD · Data under Open Government Licence