Latitude: 51.3939 / 51°23'38"N
Longitude: 0.1869 / 0°11'12"E
OS Eastings: 552242
OS Northings: 168366
OS Grid: TQ522683
Mapcode National: GBR SX.XFW
Mapcode Global: VHHP6.6748
Plus Code: 9F3295VP+HP
Maidenhead Locator System: JO01cj24
What Three Birds: kestrel.redshank.mockingbird
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BR8 8BS is a residential postcode in Swanley, Kent. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are C and D.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £5,000 to £307,194 with an average of £214,996.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
8% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
Swanley is a town, which had a population of 16,226 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 70 people resident in BR8 8BS, of which 31 were male and 39 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BR8 8BS is in the London travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the West Kent Primary Care Trust.
BR8 8BS is approximately 72m (236ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BR8 8BS
8c3: Hard-Pressed Living - Hard-Pressed Ageing Workers - Renting Hard-Pressed Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BR8 8BS
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
9/10 (Very high)
Supermarkets near BR8 8BS include Aldi, Asda and Iceland. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of BR8 8BS are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Sevenoaks District Council
Ward
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
Councillors
Clare Barnes (Conservative)
Michael Horwood (Conservative)
Nina Scott (Conservative)
County Council
Kent
Electoral Division
Swanley
County Councillor
Perry Cole (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Sevenoaks
MP
Laura Trott (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BR8 8BS.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BR8 8BS.
Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Needs improvement
Horizon Primary Academy
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Dartford Grammar School
West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.