Bonney Way is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 7BL is located in the Swanley White Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bonney Way, Swanley, BR8 7BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 7FF, BR8 7FJ, BR8 7BW, BR8 7FH, BR8 7AY, BR8 7BG, BR8 7JU, BR8 7BS, BR8 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR8 7BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 54.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 42% | 45.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 32.6% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 34.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 25.8% | 18% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.3% | 39.3% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 31.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 18.6% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BR8 7BL this area, 36.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.5% | 36.7% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 19.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.3% | 86.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 87.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 87.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bonney Way was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Swanley St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bonney Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Swanley St Mary's and the 109th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bonney Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-04-16 | £479,958 |
| 53 Bonney Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2021-02-19 | £433,860 |
| 53 Bonney Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2018-05-02 | £389,763 |
| 4 Bonney Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,500 | 2018-04-23 | £432,084 |
| 55 Bonney Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2015-08-24 | £402,431 |
BR8 7BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR8 7BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Academy St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 5,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 568 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step-In Cafe | 49 Swanley Centre, Swanley | 369 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 46 Swanley Centre, London Road | 369 yd | |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering | White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre, White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre | 375 yd | |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant | 10B Swanley Centre, London Road | 407 yd | |
| Motties | 34 Swanley Centre, Swanley | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotton Mill | Station Road, Swanley | 519 yd | |
| Lullingstone Castle | Lullingstone Castle, 2 High Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 52 Swanley Centre, London Road | 369 yd | |
| Shishly Grill And Meze | 51 Swanley Centre, London Road | 369 yd | |
| Subway | 24 Swanley Centre, London Road | 407 yd | |
| Morleys (Dirty Wild Wings) | 3 High Street, Swanley | 492 yd | |
| Superfry | Superfry Fish Bar, 5 High Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, London Road | 311 yd | |
| Iceland | 25A, London Road | 407 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Supermarket | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Primary Academy HILDA MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Orchards Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre GARROLDS CLOSE | indoor bowls | 558 yd |
| White Oak Leisure Centre HILDA MAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| St. Marys Recreational Ground SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Five Wents Hall FIVE WENTS | 857 yd | |
| Hextable School (Closed) Egerton Avenue | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.