Kingswood Avenue is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 8AW is located in the Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sevenoaks. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, BR8 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 8AN, BR8 8AS, BR8 8BB, BR8 8AU, BR8 8AP, BR8 8AR, BR8 8AH, BR8 8BL, BR8 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR8 8AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31% | 37.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 53.6% | 45.4% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 37.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 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 | 32.4% | 21.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 29.7% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.1% | 79.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
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% | 86.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Avenue was 160.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.3% higher than the Swanley White Oak average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kingswood Avenue has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Swanley White Oak and the 31st highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-19 | £350,580 |
| 13 Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-12 | £336,759 |
| 9 Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-26 | £412,835 |
| 43 Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-16 | £382,787 |
| 31 Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-02-11 | £401,047 |
BR8 8AW 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 student residents living in BR8 8AW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT | 3out of 4 | 871 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 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 4,334 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 | 4,701 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 | 771 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 4,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Centre | Kingswood Avenue, Swanley | 119 yd | |
| Jaz's Park Road Cafe | Cafe At The Grove, The Grove | 238 yd | |
| Namaste | Namaste Swanley, 9 High Street | 322 yd | |
| Thai Emperor | 7 High Street, Swanley | 330 yd | |
| Tip Top Cafe | 25 Station Road, Swanley | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lullingstone Castle | Lullingstone Castle, 2 High Street | 348 yd | |
| The Cotton Mill | Station Road, Swanley | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfry | Superfry Fish Bar, 5 High Street | 281 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 High Street, Swanley | 281 yd | |
| PETE'S COFFEE AND BAGELS LTD | 1A High Street, Swanley | 281 yd | |
| The Pizza Spot | 1A High Street, Swanley | 281 yd | |
| Morleys (Dirty Wild Wings) | 3 High Street, Swanley | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 25A, London Road | 542 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, London Road | 562 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Supermarket | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| St. Marys Recreational Ground SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Olympic Golf Driving Range Beechenlea Lane | golf | 828 yd |
| Orchards Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 854 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Horizon Primary Academy HILDA MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Five Wents Hall FIVE WENTS | 1,052 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 | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.