Rowhill Road is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 7RL 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 Rowhill Road, Swanley, BR8 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 7FP, BR8 7RJ, BR8 7RR, BR8 7WA, BR8 7PP, BR8 7RE, BR8 7RF, BR8 7RT, BR8 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR8 7RL, 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 | 51.2% | 54.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.1% | -3.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 28.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 14.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 47.1% | 39% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 19% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.1% | 19.1% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 13.5% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 29.3% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowhill Road was 95.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% higher than the Swanley White Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowhill Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Swanley White Oak and the 68th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 The Sycamores Rowhill Road, Swanley, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2026-02-06 | £240,000 |
| Flat 9 The Sycamores Rowhill Road, Swanley, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2026-01-09 | £206,445 |
| Flat 12 The Sycamores Rowhill Road, Swanley, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-01 | £286,592 |
| Rozelle Rowhill Road, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-02 | £498,636 |
| Flat 2 The Sycamores Rowhill Road, Swanley, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2023-10-12 | £251,029 |
BR8 7RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 7RL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BR8 7RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable Infant School St David's Road , Hextable BR8 7RJ | - not rated | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable Junior School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | - not rated | 237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable Primary School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , BR8 7PJ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Russett Way , BR8 7TP | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 2,090 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 | 2,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Puddledock Lane, Wilmington | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 2 Home Hill, Hextable | 232 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hextable Primary School ROWHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Hextable Park HEXTABLE PARK HEXTABLE PARK EMERSONS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Utopia Spa (Rowhill Grange) ROWHILL GRANGE ROWHILL GRANGE TOP DARTFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Hextable School (Closed) Egerton Avenue | grass pitches | 697 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 | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.