Area Information for Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB

Bluebell Close in Swanley is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Swanley White Oak ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Sevenoaks. This page combines information for the address Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BR8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Sevenoaks
Ward Swanley White Oak
Constituency Sevenoaks * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Swanley White Oak), and the Kent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 17 crimes were reported within half a mile of BR8 7QB.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB:

Harrington Way, Swanley, BR8 7NJ
Geranium Close, Swanley, BR8 7RN
Five Wents, Swanley, BR8 7LE
Poppy Close, Swanley, BR8 7TP
Primrose Gardens, Swanley, BR8 7UG
Daisy Drive, Swanley, BR8 7TF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BR8 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bluebell Close, Swanley consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 50
Semi-Detached 101
Terraced 18
Flat (Purpose-Built) 7
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 176
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 64
Owned with Mortgage 84
Shared Ownership 4
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 12
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 0
Total 178

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 34
Two People 58
Three People 41
Four People 33
Five People 11
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 178

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bluebell Close, Swanley consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 34
Family Household 132
Other Household 11
Total 177

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 98
Deprived In One Dimension 61
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 178

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Sevenoaks constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 218
Female 248
Total 466

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 27
10-14 22
15-19 25
20-24 17
25-29 35
30-34 32
35-39 45
40-44 22
45-49 33
50-54 33
55-59 30
60-64 31
65-69 29
70-74 30
75-79 14
80-84 10
85+ 4
Total 465

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BR8 7QB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 123
Married 207
Separated 7
Divorced 31
Widowed 20
Total 388

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 245
Good 162
Fair 43
Bad 13
Very Bad 3
Total 466

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 126
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 85
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 57
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 42
No GCSEs or Equivalent 52
Other 7
Total 387

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 87% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 407
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 12
Bangladeshi 4
Other Asian 5
Black African 23
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Total 466

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 425
European Union 11
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 14
Total 464

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 425
10+ Years 34
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 466

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BR8 7QB.

Passport(s) Held
None 28
United Kingdom 418
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 191
Christian 240
Buddhist 4
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 6
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 17
Total 468

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 169
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 80
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 8
Total 385

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 39
Professional Occupations 57
Associate Professional Occupations 40
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 30
Skilled Trades Occupations 24
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 239

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 72
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 99
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 57
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 40
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 21
Total 387

Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB is within the Swanley White Oak policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 17 crimes were reported within half a mile of BR8 7QB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 17 crimes committed near Bluebell Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Swanley White Oak
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BR8 7QB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BR8 7QB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest railway station is Swanley, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Swanley 1 mile
Farningham Road 2.1 miles
Eynsford 2.9 miles
Bexley 3.1 miles
Crayford 3.1 miles
Dartford 3.4 miles
Albany Park 3.4 miles
St Mary Cray 3.5 miles
Sidcup 4.2 miles
Barnehurst 4.4 miles
Slade Green 4.5 miles
Knockholt 4.6 miles
Chelsfield 4.7 miles
Orpington 4.7 miles
Stone Crossing 4.7 miles
Bexleyheath 4.7 miles
Shoreham (Kent) 4.9 miles
Petts Wood 4.9 miles
Longfield 5 miles
Greenhithe for Bluewater 5.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 7.8 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest is St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, approximately 840 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest is Orchards Academy, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Orchards Academy 0.9 miles July 2016
    
Leigh Academy Wilmington 1.7 miles  
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 1.8 miles November 2017
    
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 1.9 miles November 2022
    
Dartford Science & Technology College 2.8 miles March 2017
    
Dartford Grammar School for Girls 2.9 miles June 2016
    
Dartford Grammar School 3 miles December 2022
    
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 3.1 miles November 2017
    
Kemnal Technology College 3.3 miles June 2022
    
Beths Grammar School 3.4 miles May 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest is Hextable Surgery, approximately 760 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest is Wyndcott Dental Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest is Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services, approximately 3.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bluebell Close, Swanley, BR8 7QB. The nearest is Asda Opticians (Swanley), approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.