Is BR8 8DT a safe place to live?

Yes, BR8 8DT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BR8 8DT?

The average property price in BR8 8DT is currently around £1.1M.

What is the population of BR8 8DT?

The population for the BR8 8DT area is approximately 339 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

PARK LANE, BR8 8DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, BR8 8DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

339

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR8 8DT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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4/10

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8/10

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2/10

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10/10

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4/10

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Area Character

BR8 8DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 59.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 8DT is a safe, established residential area on Park Lane, 0.5km from Swanley Village in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR8, BR8 8DT offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 59.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BR8 8DT are sourced from Output Area E00124222 (shared with 16 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 8DT. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%

Asian / British Asian4.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 529,750

4 sales · Mean £ 582,375

Detached

£ 1,392,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,392,000

Terraced

£ 333,000

1 sales · Mean £ 333,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BR8 8DT has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3

Vehicle crime2

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good110 pupils0.7 km

Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

Good123 pupils1.1 km

Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

The Noypi Chef1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Lamb Inn0.3 km
The Red Lion0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Farningham Road2.4 km
Swanley2.5 km
Eynsford4.3 km