Greenside is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 7ER is located in the Swanley St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenside, Swanley, BR8 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 7EX, BR8 7EP, BR8 7ES, BR8 7HA, BR8 7EQ, BR8 7EF, BR8 7ET, BR8 7FA, BR8 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR8 7ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 48.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.1% | 34.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 43.5% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 5.9% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 42.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 22.1% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 18.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 21.3% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95% | 85.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96.1% | 87.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 87.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenside was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Swanley St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenside has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Swanley St Mary's and the 39th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Greenside, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-11-20 | £497,546 |
| 3 Greenside, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-08-22 | £377,776 |
| 1 Greenside, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-12-14 | £457,024 |
| 6 Greenside, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-11-18 | £371,774 |
| 9 Greenside, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2014-02-28 | £435,489 |
BR8 7ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT | 3out of 4 | 738 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 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,881 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 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 872 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rainbow Inn | Rainbow Inn, 2 Heathwood Parade | 298 yd | |
| White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre Club | White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre, Garrolds Close | 412 yd | |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering | White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre, White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre | 612 yd | |
| The Bull Beefeater | Premier Inn And Beefeater Resaurant, London Road | 622 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 46 Swanley Centre, London Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Plaice | 42 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley | 383 yd | |
| KFC | 52 Swanley Centre, London Road | 921 yd | |
| Shishly Grill And Meze | 51 Swanley Centre, London Road | 921 yd | |
| Subway | 24 Swanley Centre, London Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Metro's Swanley | 35 Azalea Drive, Swanley | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meat Factory | Upper Hockenden Farm, Hockenden Lane | 812 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Supermarket | 813 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, London Road | 959 yd | |
| Iceland | 25A, London Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre GARROLDS CLOSE | indoor bowls | 422 yd |
| White Oak Leisure Centre HILDA MAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Horizon Primary Academy HILDA MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Orchards Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 749 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| St. Marys Recreational Ground SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.