Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

CRAY ROAD, BR8 8LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAY ROAD, BR8 8LN.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR8 8LN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BR8 8LN spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

BR8 8LN is a safe, established residential area on Cray Road, 0.4km from Crockenhill in Crockenhill. Administratively it sits within Crockenhill and Well Hill ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR8, BR8 8LN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BR8 8LN are sourced from Output Area E00123971 (shared with 12 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 8LN. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 458,000

1 sales · Mean £ 458,000

Terraced

£ 327,500

8 sales · Mean £ 342,031

Flat

£ 225,000

4 sales · Mean £ 226,250

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

BR8 8LN has low crime rates — 17 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Crockenhill Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Crockenhill Takeaway0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Crockenhill Football Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Angel Bakes0.4 km
  • The Bistro0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley1.4 km
  • St Mary Cray3.6 km
  • Eynsford4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bransell Close0.0 km
  • Bransell Close0.0 km
  • Old Chapel Road0.3 km
  • Stones Cross Road0.4 km
  • Seven Acres0.5 km