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BR8 7JU

Woodlands Close

Swanley White Oak

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Detailed insights for BR8 7JU

Overview

Postcode BR8 7JU is located in a major urban area, within the Swanley White Oak ward of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the Swanley East & Hextable area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanley East & Hextable is £65,281 per year. The nearest station is Swanley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Swanley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Swanley East & Hextable has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Swanley East & Hextable has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Swanley East & Hextable is £65,281 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BR8 7JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanley East & Hextable near BR8 7JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swanley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR8 7JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

8

Swanley

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Swanley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR8 7JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSwanley ParkLargeWalking directions to Swanley Park
0.2 miBartholomew Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Bartholomew Way Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
7,296.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.18(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.88(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.3(+60%)
Vehicle crime
3.22(-13%)
Other theft
3.22(-43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
83.19%
Other White
15
4.42%
African
7
2.06%
Other Black
6
1.77%
Chinese
5
1.47%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
30.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.18%
No qualifications
44
16.79%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.74%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
40.71%
Owns with a mortgage
52
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.29%
Other social rented
7
5%
Shared ownership
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Swanley White Oak

Median price£362,500
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£308K – £433K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £426 per square foot) in Swanley White Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swanley White Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£595,000£519
Semi-Detached22£437,500£427
Terraced22£335,250£426
Flats13£175,000£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swanley White Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanley White Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£158,750£310,000£280,000
2017£470,000£158,500£340,000£286,250
2018£517,500£145,000£345,250£290,000
2019£535,000£167,500£390,000£292,000
2020£560,000£152,500£351,000£307,000
2021£655,000£157,750£370,000£310,000
2022£707,500£228,750£415,000£342,500
2023£592,500£207,500£412,500£333,750
2024£580,000£201,250£437,500£335,000
2025£702,500£195,000£434,250£350,000
2026£687,500£156,500£425,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanley White Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanley White Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338£337£381£319
2017£373£352£362£341
2018£419£338£366£368
2019£404£326£385£361
2020£402£325£356£356
2021£467£295£400£382
2022£447£361£430£425
2023£484£369£452£402
2024£428£407£423£415
2025£554£297£434£419
2026£519£414£480£435
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanley White Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swanley White Oak in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 7JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 7JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202625, Woodlands Close, Swanley, BR8 7JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
23 Jul 202532, Woodlands Close, Swanley, BR8 7JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
08 Apr 20253, Woodlands Close, Swanley, BR8 7JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
19 Sept 202511, Edgar Close, Swanley, BR8 7JJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
20 Mar 202624, Woodlands Rise, Swanley, BR8 7JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the BR8 7JU postcode area, located within Swanley East & Hextable, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR8 7JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, SwanleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHorizon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDownsview Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 7JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR8 7JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaLondon Road, Swanley, BR8 7UNWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miIcelandLondon Road, Swanley, BR8 7TGWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTowes Newsagents21 High Street, Swanley, BR8 8AEWalking directions to Towes Newsagents
0.3 miAldiSt Marys Road, Swanley, BR8 7BUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSwanley Mini Mart43 Station Road, Swanley, BR8 8ESWalking directions to Swanley Mini Mart

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 BR8 7JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glynnis Darrington

Swanley White Oak - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jasmine Ferrari

Swanley White Oak - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Paul Darrington

Swanley White Oak - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Laura Trott

Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSevenoaksE07000111
Parliamentary ConstituencySevenoaksE14001465
WardSwanley White OakE05005032
ParishSwanleyE04012399
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swanley East & HextableE02005087
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 001EE01024479
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR8 7JU

Is BR8 7JU (Swanley East & Hextable) safe?

The area around BR8 7JU records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BR8 7JU?

The median sale price around BR8 7JU in Swanley East & Hextable is £362,500 (about £426 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR8 7JU?

There are 11 schools close to BR8 7JU, including St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley (Good), Horizon Primary Academy (Good) and Downsview Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR8 7JU?

The closest station to BR8 7JU is Swanley in TfL zone 8, about 934 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR8 7JU?

BR8 7JU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR8 7JU (Swanley East & Hextable) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering BR8 7JU is Laura Trott (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Glynnis Darrington (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jasmine Ferrari (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul Darrington (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.