Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

EMERSONS AVENUE, BR8 7WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMERSONS AVENUE, BR8 7WS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

154

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR8 7WS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BR8 7WS's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £635k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 18.1% year-on-year.

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

BR8 7WS is a sought-after residential area on Emersons Avenue, 0.2km from Hextable in Hextable. Administratively it sits within Hextable ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

For serious buyers, BR8 7WS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k, up 18.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7WS are sourced from Output Area E00124095 (shared with 3 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 7WS. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 595,000

10 sales · Mean £ 598,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BR8 7WS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Hextable Primary School

Good580 pupils0.4 km
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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good110 pupils0.8 km
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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils1.3 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Swanley Park Cafe0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Best One0.1 km
  • The Village Pharmacy0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley2.2 km
  • Farningham Road3.7 km
  • Bexley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rollo Road0.1 km
  • Rollo Road0.2 km
  • Rowhill Road0.3 km
  • Rowhill Road0.3 km
  • Hextable School0.4 km