Postcode BR8 8DL is located in a rural town, 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 Swanley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Swanley South & Crockenhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% 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.
The average income per household in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £64,409 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from BR8 8DL.
Swanley South & Crockenhill near BR8 8DL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Swanley | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Swanley |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £772,500 | £513 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £535,000 | £448 |
| Terraced | 7 | £400,000 | £472 |
| Flats | 1 | £340,000 | £347 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 8DL.
In the BR8 8DL postcode area, located within Swanley South & Crockenhill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stantons Newsagent | London Road, Swanley, BR8 8DA | Walking directions to Stantons Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 73,75 High Street, Swanley, BR8 8AF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for BR8 8DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Elizabeth Waterton
Crockenhill and Well Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Laura Trott
Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BR8 8DL 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.
The median sale price around BR8 8DL in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £485,000 (about £472 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BR8 8DL, including High Firs Primary School (Good), Downsview Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BR8 8DL is Swanley in TfL zone 8, about 996 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
BR8 8DL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering BR8 8DL 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).
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.