Ladds Way is in Swanley and in Sevenoaks district. BR8 8HN 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 Ladds Way, Swanley, BR8 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR8 8HW, BR8 8HJ, BR8 8HH, BR8 8HQ, BR8 8HB, BR8 8HR, BR8 7BZ, BR8 8HP, BR8 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BR8 8HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 36% | 37.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 45.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44% | 47.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 18.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 28.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.6% | 78.9% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92.2% | 86.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladds Way was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Crockenhill and Well Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ladds Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Crockenhill and Well Hill and the 105th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ladds Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-09-21 | £466,355 |
| 5 Ladds Way, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-12 | £501,993 |
| 27 Ladds Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-12-04 | £428,273 |
| 25 Ladds Way, Swanley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2018-04-20 | £581,695 |
| 5 Ladds Way, Swanley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2017-08-31 | £464,354 |
BR8 8HN 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's County Infant School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crockenhill Primary School The Green , Crockenhill BR8 8JG | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | 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 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanley Technology College St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 584 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 5,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 584 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 584 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Hall School Beechenlea Lane , BR8 8DR | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motties | 34 Swanley Centre, Swanley | 785 yd | |
| Tip Top Cafe | 25 Station Road, Swanley | 818 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 46 Swanley Centre, London Road | 819 yd | |
| Step-In Cafe | 49 Swanley Centre, Swanley | 819 yd | |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant | 10B Swanley Centre, London Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotton Mill | Station Road, Swanley | 863 yd | |
| Lullingstone Castle | Lullingstone Castle, 2 High Street | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's Swanley | 35 Azalea Drive, Swanley | 334 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 7 Station Road, Swanley | 817 yd | |
| Swanley Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill, 37 Station Road | 817 yd | |
| KFC | 52 Swanley Centre, London Road | 819 yd | |
| Shishly Grill And Meze | 51 Swanley Centre, London Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Supermarket | 405 yd | |
| Iceland | 25A, London Road | 825 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, London Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Court Sports Club GREEN COURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 325 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| St. Marys Recreational Ground SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND SWANLEY RECREATION GROUND ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Orchards Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| Crockenhill Primary School Playing Field Stones Cross Road | grass pitches | 930 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.