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BR8 8JG

Green Court Road

Crockenhill and Well Hill

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Detailed insights for BR8 8JG

Overview

Postcode BR8 8JG is located in an urban city, within the Crockenhill and Well Hill area 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 median sale price in Crockenhill and Well Hill is £492,500 (around £453 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £387,750 and £602,825. The nearest station is Swanley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Swanley South & Crockenhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,804 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Swanley South & Crockenhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BR8 8JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanley South & Crockenhill near BR8 8JG 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 8JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

8

Swanley

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Swanley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
299.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.58(-51%)
Vehicle crime
10.55(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(+32%)
Other crime
5.53(+193%)
Other theft
5.53(-1%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
82.88%
Other White
15
4.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
10
3%
Indian
8
2.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.1%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
28.16%
No qualifications
54
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
44.52%
Owns with a mortgage
47
32.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.12%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Shared ownership
2
1.37%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Crockenhill and Well Hill

Median price: £492,500
Price per sq ft: £453
Sales (last 12 months): 20
Typical range (middle 50%): £388K – £603K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 (about £453 per square foot) in Crockenhill and Well Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £2,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£798,750£510
Semi-Detached7£470,000£390
Terraced6£396,000£463
Flats1£340,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crockenhill and Well Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£722,500—£535,000£392,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£509—£390£442
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crockenhill and Well Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crockenhill and Well Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 8JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 20258, Green Court Road, Swanley, BR8 8JQTerracedFreehold£365,000
15 Aug 202538, Seven Acres, Swanley, BR8 8JETerracedFreehold£410,000
23 Jul 2026104, West View Road, Swanley, BR8 8JPTerracedFreehold£392,000
18 Sept 2025102, West View Road, Swanley, BR8 8JPTerracedFreehold£405,000
07 Apr 20262, Broadway, Swanley, BR8 8JHOtherLeasehold£100

Schools

In the BR8 8JG postcode area, located within Swanley South & Crockenhill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BR8 8JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryCrockenhill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHigh Firs Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BR8 8JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR8 8JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCrockenhill Premier Stores4-5 Broadway, Swanley, BR8 8JHWalking directions to Crockenhill Premier Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sevenoaks district.

Band A£1,682
Band B£1,962
Band C£2,242
Band D£2,522
Band E£3,083
Band F£3,643
Band G£4,204
Band H£5,045

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

Local councillors

Rachel Elizabeth Waterton

Crockenhill and Well Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Laura Trott

Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSevenoaksE07000111
Parliamentary ConstituencySevenoaksE14001465
ParishCrockenhillE04004987
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swanley South & CrockenhillE02005089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 003AE01024421
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR8 8JG

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

The area around BR8 8JG 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BR8 8JG?

The median sale price around BR8 8JG in Crockenhill and Well Hill is £492,500 (about £453 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR8 8JG?

There are 4 schools close to BR8 8JG, including Crockenhill Primary School (Requires improvement), St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and High Firs Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BR8 8JG?

The closest station to BR8 8JG is Swanley in TfL zone 8, about 1,008 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR8 8JG?

BR8 8JG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering BR8 8JG 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).