BR8 7TZ is a safe, established residential area on Wisteria Gardens, 0.9km from Stonehill Green in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7TZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7TZ are sourced from Output Area E00124266 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WISTERIA GARDENS, BR8 7TZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISTERIA GARDENS, BR8 7TZ.
306
38
£ 44,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR8 7TZ 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.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, BR8 7TZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7TZ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 307,500
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR8 7TZ has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Horizon Primary Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hextable Primary School
High Firs Primary School
Downsview Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Swanley Service Station0.3 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Shurlock Stores0.3 km
- Swanley & District Food Bank0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lemon & Thyme Catering0.6 km
- New Rainbow Inn0.3 km
- The Bull Beefeater0.5 km
- White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Meat Factory0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ali's Plaice0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Birchwood Park Golf Club (Catering)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanley1.3 km
- St Mary Cray4.2 km
- Bexley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wisteria Gardens0.1 km
- Playing Fields0.2 km
- Wisteria Gardens0.2 km
- Alder Way0.2 km
- Alder Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BR87TZ · Data under Open Government Licence