Postcode BR8 7BU is located in a major urban area, within the Swanley St Mary's ward of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the Swanley West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swanley West is £50,380 per year. The nearest station is Swanley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bartholomew Way Park.
Swanley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Swanley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swanley West is £50,380 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from BR8 7BU.
Swanley West near BR8 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swanley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 8 | Swanley | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Swanley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bartholomew Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Bartholomew Way Park |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Swanley St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Swanley St Mary's
In the BR8 7BU postcode area, located within Swanley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience | 31 Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HS | Walking directions to Premier Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 37 Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | St Marys Road, Swanley, BR8 7BU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | London Road, Swanley, BR8 7TG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Swanley Mini Mart | 43 Station Road, Swanley, BR8 8ES | Walking directions to Swanley Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Sevenoaks district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.