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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 28.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 55.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 43.9% | 48.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.4% | 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 Levels | 21.6% | 19.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 28.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.2% | 89.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 91.2% | 89.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2024-10-25 | £397,628 |
| 72 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-29 | £407,622 |
| 82 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-31 | £419,659 |
| 74 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-01-04 | £439,981 |
| 76 Moultain Hill, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-11-16 | £370,103 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olympic | The Olympic, Beechenlea Lane | 299 yd | |
| Oaks Cafe Deli | 7 Manse Parade, London Road | 332 yd | |
| Christ Church Centre | Kingswood Avenue, Swanley | 397 yd | |
| Jaz's Park Road Cafe | Cafe At The Grove, The Grove | 662 yd | |
| Namaste | Namaste Swanley, 9 High Street | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lullingstone Castle | Lullingstone Castle, 2 High Street | 756 yd | |
| The Cotton Mill | Station Road, Swanley | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noypi Chef | The Olympic, Beechenlea Lane | 343 yd | |
| Superfry | Superfry Fish Bar, 5 High Street | 689 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 High Street, Swanley | 689 yd | |
| PETE'S COFFEE AND BAGELS LTD | 1A High Street, Swanley | 689 yd | |
| The Pizza Spot | 1A High Street, Swanley | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 25A, London Road | 964 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, London Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Olympic Golf Driving Range Beechenlea Lane | golf | 407 yd |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy BEECHENLEA LANE | grass pitches | 719 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.