Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

CHARNOCK, BR8 8NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARNOCK, BR8 8NL.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BR8 8NL 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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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BR8 8NL combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£449k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £449k. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

home £449,222 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 8NL is a well-regarded residential area on Charnock, 1.3km from Crockenhill 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 8NL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £449k, up 7.2% 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 8NL are sourced from Output Area E00124217 (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 8NL. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 406,666

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

15 sales · Mean £ 397,025

Detached

£ 415,250

2 sales · Mean £ 415,250

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

Crime around BR8 8NL is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour68
Violence and sexual offences68
Shoplifting32
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils0.5 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Crockenhill Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

Good123 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.4 km
  • Stantons Newsagent0.9 km
  • Swanley Mini Market0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.4 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.5 km
  • Christ Church Centre0.8 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.6 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering1.0 km
  • Motties0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Magic Wok0.3 km
  • Shishly Grill And Meze0.5 km
  • Superfry0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley0.4 km
  • Eynsford3.9 km
  • Farningham Road4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Approach0.1 km
  • Station Approach0.2 km
  • Railway Station Azalea Drive0.3 km
  • Swanley Rail Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station Azalea Drive0.3 km