Bourne Way is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 7HX 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 Bourne Way, Swanley, BR8 7HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 7DJ, BR8 7DL, BR8 7HZ, BR8 7HY, BR8 7DS, BR8 7JA, BR8 7DH, BR8 7EY, BR8 7HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR8 7HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 52.2% | 54.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR8 7HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 45.5% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 35% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 45.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 7HX this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 31.2% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 26.3% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 83.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 86.1% 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% | 86.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 86.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Way was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% lower than the Swanley St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Swanley St Mary's and the 73rd highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bourne Way, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-04-12 | £387,847 |
| 27 Bourne Way, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-08-04 | £364,799 |
| 12 Bourne Way, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-10-24 | £390,721 |
| 9 Bourne Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-11-24 | £288,688 |
| 2 Bourne Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-08-23 | £414,988 |
BR8 7HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR8 7HX 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crockenhill Primary School The Green , Crockenhill BR8 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,583 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | 1out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,227 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 | 795 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,273 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 | 655 yd | |
| White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre Club | White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre, Garrolds Close | 680 yd | |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering | White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre, White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre | 867 yd | |
| The Bull Beefeater | Premier Inn And Beefeater Resaurant, London Road | 909 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 46 Swanley Centre, London Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Plaice | 42 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley | 743 yd | |
| Metro's Swanley | 35 Azalea Drive, Swanley | 859 yd | |
| KFC | 52 Swanley Centre, London Road | 934 yd | |
| Shishly Grill And Meze | 51 Swanley Centre, London Road | 934 yd | |
| Subway | 24 Swanley Centre, London Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Supermarket | 630 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, London Road | 996 yd | |
| Iceland | 25A, London Road | 1,006 yd | |
| The Meat Factory | Upper Hockenden Farm, Hockenden Lane | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchards Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 696 yd |
| White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre GARROLDS CLOSE | indoor bowls | 719 yd |
| White Oak Leisure Centre HILDA MAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| St. Marys Recreational Ground SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Horizon Primary Academy HILDA MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Green Court Sports Club GREEN COURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.