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The postcode BR8 7RL is located in Sevenoaks, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BR8 7RL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BR8 7RL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BR8 7RL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to BR8 7RL is Home Hill which is centered 133 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rowhill Road and is 114 m away. The closest railway station is Swanley Rail Station, 2.32 km away.
The closest primary school to BR8 7RL (for ages 11 and under) is Hextable Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys. The last OFSTED inspection on November 7, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BR8 7RL is White Cross Inn and is 3.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on April 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Big Mamas Pot and is 3.27 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on October 22, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 136.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 42.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BR8 7RL is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BR8 7RL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BR8 7RL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BR8 7RL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BR8 7RL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 0 m |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 28, 2020) | 1.17 km |
| The Annex School House | Special school | 8-16 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.26 km |
| Horizon Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Joydens Wood Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Joydens Wood Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| Wilmington Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| Downsview Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| Wilmington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| Orchards Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 2, 2021) | 2.07 km |
| Maypole Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 6, 2021) | 2.16 km |
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy | Special school | 8-19 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 2.31 km |
| High Firs Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 2.39 km |
| North Kent College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 2.62 km |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 3.13 km |
| Crockenhill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 3.35 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BR8 7RL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2018 | 2.65 km | |
| Swanley Service Station, Spar & Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 2.65 km | |
| North Cray & Sidcup Riding School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2019 | 2.89 km | |
| Enzo's Pizza & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 12, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Honeydale Farm Shop & Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 3.26 km | |
| Big Mamas Pot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 22, 2021 | 3.27 km | |
| Ruxley Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2017 | 3.27 km | |
| Coach House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2018 | 3.4 km | |
| Grace's & Little Grace's Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2019 | 3.4 km | |
| Ruxley Manor Mulberry Tree & Food Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 3.4 km | |
| The Butcher Of Brogdale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 3.4 km | |
| Bedensfield Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2019 | 3.54 km | |
| Flippin' Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 3.54 km | |
| Jaimee News & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 3.54 km | |
| Royal Radhuny | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 3.54 km | |
| White Cross Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 30, 2019 | 3.55 km | |
| Loring Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2019 | 3.56 km | |
| Crayzee Barn At Woollett Hall Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 3.65 km | |
| Kelsey's Kitchen (T/A/ Kelsey Farms) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2021 | 3.65 km | |
| Family Tree Day Nursery At North Cray Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 3.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BR8 7RL - Data from Apr 2022
| Rowhill Road | 114 m | |
| Rowhill Road | 146 m | |
| Puddledock Lane | 308 m | |
| Rollo Road | 421 m | |
| Plantation Road | 456 m | |
| Asda | 1.86 km | |
| Swanley Rail Station | 2.36 km | |
| Lowfield Street | 4.17 km | |
| Swanley Rail Station | 2.32 km | |
| Swanley Rail Station | 2.39 km | |
| Bexley Rail Station | 3.85 km | |
| Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 11.97 km | |
| Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier | 11.97 km | |
| Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 12.01 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.23 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 37.34 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BR8 7RL - Data from Dec 2021
| Great Mount | 680 m | |
| Rowhill Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Swanley Bottom | Valley | 1.54 km |
| Joyden's Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Ram's Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Chalk Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Broom Hill | 2.5 km | |
| Windmill Hill Wood | 2.52 km | |
| Brickhill Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Pearsons' Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Gattons Plantation | 2.78 km | |
| Norman's Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Gattons Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Bourne Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Sands Spinney | 3.06 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BR8 7RL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73 Mbps | 136.2 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.5 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.3 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 57.7% | 100% | 100.3 | 17.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 42.3% | 42.3% | 713.5 | 42.5 |
Energy usage data for BR8 7RL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.41296600 |
| Longitude | 0.18165700 |
| OS Easting | 551816 |
| OS Northing | 0170474 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sevenoaks |
| County Electorial Division | Swanley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hextable |
| Local Authority District | Sevenoaks |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000111 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
West Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Swanley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Hextable BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33043149 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sevenoaks 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sevenoaks 001A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |