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Moultain Hill is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 8BU 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 Moultain Hill, Swanley, BR8 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BR8 8BS, BR8 8BT, BR8 8BN, BR8 8TU, BR8 8BW, BR8 8BX, BR8 8DD, BR8 8AA, BR8 8TG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR8 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%50.7%0.7% 51.0% -0.3%
Male50%49.3%-0.7% 49.0% 0.3%

Partnership Status

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 8BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.8%28.1%3.3% 37.9% -9.8%
Married: Opposite sex60.1%55.9%-4.2% 44.2% 11.7%
Separated2.9%1.4%-1.5% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced7.6%7.5%-0.1% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed4.7%7.1%2.4% 6.1% 1.0%

Health

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 (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.9%48.7%4.8% 48.4% 0.3%
Good health35.2%37.5%2.3% 33.6% 3.9%
Fair health17.3%10.9%-6.4% 12.7% -1.8%
Bad health3.3%2.9%-0.4% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.4%19.1%-0.3% 18.2% 0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.2%9.9%-6.3% 9.6% 0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.6%19.9%-1.7% 13.4% 6.5%
Apprenticeship6.5%4.6%-1.9% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%15.2%5.5% 16.9% -1.7%
Degree or Similar21.6%28.4%6.8% 33.8% -5.4%
Other5%2.8%-2.2% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese2.7%0.3%-2.4% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian1.5%2.9%1.4% 3.1% -0.2%
Pakistani0%0.9%0.9% 2.7% -1.8%
Other Asian0.6%0%-0.6% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.9%0%-0.9% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 0.9% -0.9%
White91.2%89.8%-1.4% 81.4% 8.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other0.6%5%4.4% 1.6% 3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.2%89.3%-1.9% 83.2% 6.1%
European Union1.5%4.1%2.6% 6.1% -2.0%
Rest of Europe0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa0.9%0.9%0.0% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia4.5%3.3%-1.2% 5.6% -2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.3%88.8%-1.5% 83.2% 5.6%
10+ Years1.5%7.6%6.1% 9.8% -2.2%
5-10 Years0.3%1.2%0.9% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years1.2%1.2%0.0% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years6.7%1.2%-5.5% 1.9% -0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.7% 76.7% 11.0%
Ireland2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.4% 37.2% -4.8%
Christian49.9% 46.2% 3.7%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Sikh3.8% 0.9% 2.9%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered9.7% 6.0% 3.7%

Safety

Is Moultain Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moultain Hill was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Swanley White Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Moultain Hill has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Swanley White Oak and the 149th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BR8 8BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Moultain Hill are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sevenoaks.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Moultain Hill, Swanley, BR8 8BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BR8 8BU

Average Price
£363,424
Semi-Detached
£374,390
Terraced
£352,457
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Moultain Hill

Average Price
£349,500
Semi-Detached
£357,234
Terraced
£335,620
Detached
£423,055
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£355,261

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Moultain HillStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
76 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£393,0002024-10-25 £397,628
72 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002022-06-29 £407,622
82 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£370,0002022-03-31 £419,659
74 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002019-01-04 £439,981
76 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002016-11-16 £370,103
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BR8 8BU

Employment

BR8 8BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee99
Retired80
Self-Employed42
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Student (economically inactive)8
Other6
Unemployed2
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security18
Human health and social work activities18
Construction18
Education16
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Information and communication10
Transport and storage9
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities7
Real estate activities7
Other6
Manufacturing6
Accommodation and food service activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU
3out of 4 70 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
High Firs Primary School
Court Crescent , BR8 8NR
3out of 4 875 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY
3out of 4 950 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Horizon Primary Academy
Hilda May Avenue , BR8 7BT
3out of 4 1,264 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 1,361 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE
3out of 4 1,186 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilmington Academy
Common Lane , DA2 7DR
3out of 4 4,033 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA
3out of 4 4,071 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB
4out of 4 4,376 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Kent College
Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT
- not rated 4,686 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR
3out of 4 834 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SupaJam Education In Music and Media
St Marys Road , BR8 7TE
- not rated 1,186 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Annex School House
Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS
- not rated 1,991 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Kent House Hospital School
Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP
- not rated 4,457 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Riverside School
Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS
4out of 4 5,243 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The OlympicThe Olympic, Beechenlea Lane299 yd
Oaks Cafe Deli7 Manse Parade, London Road332 yd
Christ Church CentreKingswood Avenue, Swanley397 yd
Jaz's Park Road CafeCafe At The Grove, The Grove662 yd
NamasteNamaste Swanley, 9 High Street735 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lullingstone CastleLullingstone Castle, 2 High Street756 yd
The Cotton MillStation Road, Swanley825 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Noypi ChefThe Olympic, Beechenlea Lane343 yd
SuperfrySuperfry Fish Bar, 5 High Street689 yd
Domino's Pizza15 High Street, Swanley689 yd
PETE'S COFFEE AND BAGELS LTD1A High Street, Swanley689 yd
The Pizza Spot1A High Street, Swanley689 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland25A, London Road964 yd
AsdaAsda Stores Ltd, London Road986 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Downsview Primary School
BEECH AVENUE
grass pitches203 yd
Olympic Golf Driving Range
Beechenlea Lane
golf407 yd
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
BEECHENLEA LANE
grass pitches719 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed131.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.