Postcode insights

BR8 8JT

Eynsford Road

Crockenhill and Well Hill

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Detailed insights for BR8 8JT

Overview

Postcode BR8 8JT is located in an urban city, 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Harvest Field Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28%
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 14,608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% 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

28%

Approximately 28.0% 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 8JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanley South & Crockenhill near BR8 8JT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR8 8JT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

8

Swanley

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Swanley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR8 8JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHarvest Field ParkLargeWalking directions to Harvest Field Park

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
638 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
310
90.64%
Other White
18
5.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.88%
Indian
2
0.58%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
23.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
22.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
46
30.67%
Other social rented
35
23.33%
Social rents from council
7
4.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Crockenhill and Well Hill

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£472
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £602K

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.

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
Detached4£772,500£513
Semi-Detached5£535,000£448
Terraced7£400,000£472
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£547,500£605,000
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£425£419
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 8JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR8 8JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20254, James Cottages, Eynsford Road, Swanley, BR8 8JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
19 Dec 2025Court Hayes, Eynsford Road, Swanley, BR8 8JSDetachedFreehold£875,000
07 Feb 20251, Kidds Cottages, Eynsford Road, Swanley, BR8 8JXTerracedFreehold£319,995
18 Sept 2025102, West View Road, Swanley, BR8 8JPTerracedFreehold£405,000
15 Aug 202538, Seven Acres, Swanley, BR8 8JETerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR8 8JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCrockenhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHigh Firs Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR8 8JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR8 8JT
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 (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 8JT, 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 8JT

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

The area around BR8 8JT 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.

What is the average house price near BR8 8JT?

The median sale price around BR8 8JT in Swanley South & Crockenhill is £485,000 (about £472 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR8 8JT?

There are 5 schools close to BR8 8JT, including Crockenhill Primary School (Good), High Firs Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR8 8JT?

The closest station to BR8 8JT is Swanley in TfL zone 8, about 1,147 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR8 8JT?

BR8 8JT 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).

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

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

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.