Postcode insights

BR8 8HR

Edwards Gardens

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

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Detailed insights for BR8 8HR

Overview

Postcode BR8 8HR is located in a major urban area, within the Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village ward of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the Swanley South & Crockenhill area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bartholomew Way Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Swanley South & Crockenhill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Swanley South & Crockenhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £64,409 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 229 ft away from BR8 8HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanley South & Crockenhill near BR8 8HR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR8 8HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

8

Swanley

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Swanley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR8 8HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBartholomew Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Bartholomew Way Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
5,352.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.76(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.21(-9%)
Drugs
9.35(+239%)
Public order
6.85(+13%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(+51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
75.3%
African
21
6.33%
Other White
11
3.31%
Indian
9
2.71%
Other Black
9
2.71%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
28.47%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.51%
No qualifications
51
18.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.52%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
43.41%
Owns outright
50
38.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.18%
Other social rented
3
2.33%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

Median price£433,500
Price per sq ft£478
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£383K – £480K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £433,500 (about £478 per square foot) in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £850,000.

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 Christchurch and Swanley Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£515,500£500
Semi-Detached44£457,500£486
Terraced25£387,000£450
Flats10£261,250£444

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£432,000£202,500£350,000£300,000
2017£459,950£239,250£364,000£354,950
2018£479,950£272,950£367,500£368,450
2019£473,250£263,000£345,000£325,000
2020£560,000£268,950£368,750£332,500
2021£562,500£94,500£390,000£350,000
2022£550,000£254,000£411,000£390,000
2023£517,500£255,000£420,000£411,000
2024£517,500£246,500£425,000£380,000
2025£550,000£275,000£460,000£415,000
2026£850,000£247,500£440,000£372,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£478£360£342
2017£393£381£357£328
2018£400£378£375£343
2019£392£406£378£367
2020£413£397£370£363
2021£397£146£409£375
2022£480£386£428£398
2023£438£424£457£418
2024£441£414£437£470
2025£443£435£483£478
2026£500£403£507£457
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 8HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 8HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 2025Flat 21, Telston Court, Edwards Gardens, Swanley, BR8 8HRFlatsLeasehold£207,500
08 May 202616, Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
21 Mar 20252, Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HXDetachedFreehold£572,500
26 Mar 20264, Greenacre Close, Swanley, BR8 8HTTerracedFreehold£325,000
07 Jan 202619, Greenacre Close, Swanley, BR8 8HTTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the BR8 8HR postcode area, located within Swanley South & Crockenhill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR8 8HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSupaJam Education In Music and MediaSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOrchards AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 8HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR8 8HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Convenience31 Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HSWalking directions to Premier Convenience
0.1 miLondis37 Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miAldiSt Marys Road, Swanley, BR8 7BUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSwanley Mini Mart43 Station Road, Swanley, BR8 8ESWalking directions to Swanley Mini Mart
0.4 miIcelandLondon Road, Swanley, BR8 7TGWalking directions to Iceland

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 8HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Barnes

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michael Horwood

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nina Katherine Lucy Scott

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Laura Trott

Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSevenoaksE07000111
Parliamentary ConstituencySevenoaksE14001465
ParishSwanleyE04012399
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swanley South & CrockenhillE02005089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 003DE01024475
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR8 8HR

Is BR8 8HR (Swanley South & Crockenhill) safe?

The area around BR8 8HR records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BR8 8HR?

The median sale price around BR8 8HR in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £433,500 (about £478 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR8 8HR?

There are 10 schools close to BR8 8HR, including St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), SupaJam Education In Music and Media (Good) and Orchards Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR8 8HR?

The closest station to BR8 8HR is Swanley in TfL zone 8, about 138 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR8 8HR?

BR8 8HR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR8 8HR (Swanley South & Crockenhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering BR8 8HR is Laura Trott (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clare Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party), Michael Horwood (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nina Katherine Lucy Scott (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.