Manse Way is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 8DD 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 Manse Way, Swanley, BR8 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 8BX, BR8 8TG, BR8 8DP, BR8 8BT, BR8 8DA, BR8 8BS, BR8 8BY, BR8 8DR, BR8 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR8 8DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 41% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 40.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49% | 45.2% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 40.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 | 18% | 17.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13.4% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 21.8% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 28.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 88.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 92.8% | 89.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 90.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manse Way was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Crockenhill and Well Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manse Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Crockenhill and Well Hill and the 41st lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Manse Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-08-28 | £528,000 |
| 42 Manse Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-07-04 | £517,245 |
| 20 Manse Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2025-02-17 | £427,158 |
| 22 Manse Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-11-28 | £627,168 |
| 39 Manse Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-10-24 | £608,417 |
BR8 8DD 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 8DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Infant School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Community Primary School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | 2out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Junior School Beech Avenue , BR8 8AU | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Sycamore Drive , BR8 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanley Technology College St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,896 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 | - not rated | 704 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall School Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | - not rated | 704 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cafe Deli | 7 Manse Parade, London Road | 150 yd | |
| The Olympic | The Olympic, Beechenlea Lane | 189 yd | |
| Christ Church Centre | Kingswood Avenue, Swanley | 595 yd | |
| Jaz's Park Road Cafe | Cafe At The Grove, The Grove | 819 yd | |
| Namaste | Namaste Swanley, 9 High Street | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lullingstone Castle | Lullingstone Castle, 2 High Street | 884 yd | |
| The Cotton Mill | Station Road, Swanley | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noypi Chef | The Olympic, Beechenlea Lane | 313 yd | |
| Superfry | Superfry Fish Bar, 5 High Street | 821 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 High Street, Swanley | 821 yd | |
| PETE'S COFFEE AND BAGELS LTD | 1A High Street, Swanley | 821 yd | |
| The Pizza Spot | 1A High Street, Swanley | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Golf Driving Range Beechenlea Lane | golf | 352 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy BEECHENLEA LANE | grass pitches | 706 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 | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.