Crawfords is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 7PL is located in the Hextable electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crawfords, Swanley, BR8 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 7LX, BR8 7LT, BR8 7LW, BR8 7PN, BR8 7QZ, BR8 7LN, BR8 7QU, BR8 7LS, BR8 7LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR8 7PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR8 7PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 31.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 54.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 54.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 8.7% | -11.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 20.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 31.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 94% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 93.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crawfords was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Swanley White Oak average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Crawfords has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Swanley White Oak and the 118th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crawfords, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-31 | £541,076 |
| Avenue Cottage Crawfords, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-11-27 | £515,604 |
| 4 Crawfords, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2012-09-07 | £505,571 |
| 8 Crawfords, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2003-11-28 | £663,681 |
| 8 Crawfords, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2000-04-14 | £632,639 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable Primary School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , BR8 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,948 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 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,416 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 | 724 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berries & Beans | Stanhill Farm, Birchwood Road | 776 yd | |
| Swanley Park Cafe | Swanley Park, New Barn Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Puddledock Lane, Wilmington | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Plaice | 42 Shurlock Avenue, Swanley | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 2 Home Hill, Hextable | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hextable School (Closed) Egerton Avenue | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Hextable Primary School ROWHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Hextable Park HEXTABLE PARK HEXTABLE PARK EMERSONS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Five Wents Hall FIVE WENTS | 944 yd | |
| Horizon Primary Academy HILDA MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.