Postcode insights

BR8 7WE

Harfst Way

Swanley White Oak

Interactive map showing BR8 7WE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BR8 7WE

Overview

Postcode BR8 7WE 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 West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanley West is £50,380 per year. The nearest station is Swanley, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Swanley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Swanley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Swanley West is £50,380 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from BR8 7WE.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanley West near BR8 7WE 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
1,788.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.46(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.65(-5%)
Vehicle crime
9.2(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(+4%)
Other theft
3.68(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
73.1%
African
28
7.11%
Other White
23
5.84%
Indian
13
3.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.03%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
26.35%
No qualifications
60
17.96%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
47.86%
Owns outright
47
33.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10%
Other social rented
8
5.71%
Social rents from council
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Swanley White Oak

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £440K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (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
Terraced20£335,250£426
Flats12£167,500£329

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£158,500£299,500£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£377£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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 7WE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 7WE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 2025Greenwood Lodge, Birchwood Road, Swanley, BR8 7QADetachedFreehold£860,000
19 Dec 202518, Selah Drive, Swanley, BR8 7WDDetachedFreehold£710,000
12 Mar 2026The Corner House, London Road, Swanley, BR8 7QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
05 May 2026112, Conifer Way, Swanley, BR8 7ULTerracedFreehold£345,000
07 Aug 2025130, Conifer Way, Swanley, BR8 7ULTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the BR8 7WE postcode area, located within Swanley West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR8 7WE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Annex School HouseOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHorizon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, SwanleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 7WE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR8 7WE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMaceBirchwood Road, Sevenoaks, BR8 7PZWalking directions to Mace
0.3 miJ-S newsagentsLondon Road, Swanley, BR8 7HBWalking directions to J-S newsagents
0.3 miCostcutterLawn Close, Sevenoaks, BR8 7HBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miShurlock General Stores38 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7STWalking directions to Shurlock General Stores

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 7WE, 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 WestE02005088
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 002EE01024481
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BR8 7WE

Is BR8 7WE (Swanley West) safe?

The area around BR8 7WE records about 49 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 7WE?

The median sale price around BR8 7WE in Swanley West is £360,000 (about £426 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR8 7WE?

There are 6 schools close to BR8 7WE, including The Annex School House (Good), Horizon Primary Academy (Good) and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BR8 7WE?

BR8 7WE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR8 7WE (Swanley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering BR8 7WE 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).

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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.