Postcode insights

BR6 7PN

Wells Cottages

Crockenhill and Well Hill

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Detailed insights for BR6 7PN

Overview

Postcode BR6 7PN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Crockenhill and Well Hill ward of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the Swanley South & Crockenhill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £64,409 per year. The nearest station is Knockholt, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Swanley South & Crockenhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Swanley South & Crockenhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £64,409 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from BR6 7PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanley South & Crockenhill near BR6 7PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Knockholt located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR6 7PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

Knockholt

Southeastern

Walking directions to Knockholt

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
95.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.58(-51%)
Vehicle crime
10.55(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(+32%)
Other crime
5.53(+193%)
Other theft
5.53(-1%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
82.39%
Other White
10
3.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.82%
Irish
8
2.82%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.82%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
37.13%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.46%
No qualifications
37
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
48
44.44%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.78%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Crockenhill and Well Hill

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£472
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £602K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £472 per square foot) in Crockenhill and Well Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£772,500£513
Semi-Detached5£535,000£448
Terraced7£400,000£472
Flats1£340,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crockenhill and Well Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£885,000£406,000£389,000
2017£465,000£225,000£397,000£302,000
2018£615,000£205,000£350,000£288,500
2019£525,000£418,000£313,500
2020£535,000£209,000£412,500£316,500
2021£940,000£244,000£385,000£325,000
2022£718,000£255,000£552,000£405,000
2023£577,500£480,000£418,000
2024£1,050,000£465,000£400,000
2025£670,000£273,500£455,000£365,000
2026£547,500£605,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344£270£539
2017£429£435£371£388
2018£376£350£308£329
2019£356£335£387
2020£450£353£390£417
2021£468£388£420£437
2022£520£383£432£467
2023£537£480£510
2024£488£451£474
2025£424£406£387£474
2026£425£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crockenhill and Well Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 7PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR6 7PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2025Maryleigh Cottage, Pump Lane, Orpington, BR6 7PLDetachedFreehold£895,000
10 Dec 2025Hazards, Rock Hill, Orpington, BR6 7PPDetachedFreehold£602,100

Schools

In the BR6 7PN postcode area, located within Swanley South & Crockenhill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR6 7PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBrowns SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.9 miPrimaryChelsfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sevenoaks district (2025-26).

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR6 7PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rachel Elizabeth Waterton

Crockenhill and Well Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Laura Trott

Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSevenoaksE07000111
Parliamentary ConstituencySevenoaksE14001465
ParishShorehamE04012606
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swanley South & CrockenhillE02005089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 003AE01024421
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2004-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BR6 7PN

Is BR6 7PN (Swanley South & Crockenhill) safe?

The area around BR6 7PN records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR6 7PN?

The median sale price around BR6 7PN in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £485,000 (about £472 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR6 7PN?

There are 2 schools close to BR6 7PN, including Browns School and Chelsfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR6 7PN?

The closest station to BR6 7PN is Knockholt in TfL zone 6, about 1,440 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR6 7PN?

BR6 7PN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,608 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR6 7PN (Swanley South & Crockenhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering BR6 7PN is Laura Trott (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rachel Elizabeth Waterton (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.