Postcode BR8 7HQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.4 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swanley West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Swanley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR8 7HQ.
Swanley West near BR8 7HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 8 | Swanley | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Swanley |
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 7HQ postcode area, located within Swanley West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 7HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Lawn Close, Sevenoaks, BR8 7HB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | J-S newsagents | London Road, Swanley, BR8 7HB | Walking directions to J-S newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Birchwood Road, Sevenoaks, BR8 7PZ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Shurlock General Stores | 38 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7ST | Walking directions to Shurlock General Stores |
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.