Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

WISTERIA GARDENS, BR8 7TZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISTERIA GARDENS, BR8 7TZ.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime17
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Hextable Primary School

Good580 pupils1.5 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Swanley Service Station0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Shurlock Stores0.3 km
  • Swanley & District Food Bank0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Meat Factory0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ali's Plaice0.3 km
local_bar

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