Main Road is in Hextable, Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 7RB is located in the Hextable electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Hextable, Swanley, BR8 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 7RA, BR8 7WS, BR8 7LY, BR8 7LR, BR8 7LZ, BR8 7LF, BR8 7RD, BR8 7QF, BR8 7RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR8 7RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.4% | 53.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 28.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 49.8% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 47.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.3% | 14.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 27.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.2% | 90% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 90.8% | 92.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 91.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Swanley White Oak average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Main Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Swanley White Oak and the 6th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Main Road, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-09-23 | £470,010 |
| 33 Main Road, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2022-09-30 | £802,551 |
| 45 Main Road, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-04-06 | £524,394 |
| 37 Main Road, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-21 | £691,409 |
| 33 Main Road, Swanley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-07-16 | £725,366 |
BR8 7RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable Primary School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , BR8 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,727 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 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 4,242 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 | 3,167 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 | 1,175 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 4,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanley Park Cafe | Swanley Park, New Barn Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 2 Home Hill, Hextable | 238 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hextable Park HEXTABLE PARK HEXTABLE PARK EMERSONS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Hextable School (Closed) Egerton Avenue | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Five Wents Hall FIVE WENTS | 628 yd | |
| Hextable Primary School ROWHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Utopia Spa (Rowhill Grange) ROWHILL GRANGE ROWHILL GRANGE TOP DARTFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 956 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.