Heath Close Swanley, Sevenoaks
1 address across 1 postcode (BR8), about 50 m long. USRN 34305046.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 11).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Sevenoaks costs £2,522 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swanley, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Swanley Park (17 hectares) is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Swanley Medical Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (16); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sevenoaks in 2026-27: Band D £2,522 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,682 | £1,962 | £2,242 | £2,522 | £3,083 | £3,643 | £4,204 | £5,045 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Covent of Mercy, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, BR8 7AY: up to 9 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Byways, Birchwood Park Avenue, Swanley, KENT, BR8 7AU: up to 31 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 29 - 40 Swanley Centre, London Road, Swanley, KENT, BR8 7TG: up to 23 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Swanley Centre, Nightingale Way, Swanley: up to 303 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 17 High Street, Swanley, KENT, BR8 8AE: up to 7 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Meridian House, Park Road, Swanley, KENT, BR8 8AH: up to 15 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Meeting Point Day Centre, Rural Age Concern, 27-37 High Street, BR8 8EA: up to 14 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Five Ways Nursery, Swanley Lane, Swanley: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 79 m and 81 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR8 7AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swanley 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Farningham Road 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Eynsford 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonney Way Swanley | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 12.8 km (7.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanley Civic Centre Car Park | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanley Medical Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Swanley Police Station | 380 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shurlock Trading | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,840 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Swanley Park 17 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,180 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Tile Kilns Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Hook Spring | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Swanley Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 41 | 41 |
None of the street's 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sevenoaks: see them on the Sevenoaks page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Horizon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Orchards Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downsview Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| High Firs Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Crockenhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @St Bartholomews Primary School BR8 7AY | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ White Oak Court BR8 7WF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bright Sparks Pre School BR8 7AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Oaks Day Nursery BR8 7BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd @ Horizon Primary Academy BR8 7BT | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| White Oak Leisure Centre Cafe BR8 7BT | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Horizon Primary Academy (Breakfast And After School Club) BR8 7BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Dawn To Dusk Day Nursery Swanley Ltd BR8 7YL | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Asda Swanley BR8 7UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Birchwood Heights Care Home BR8 7BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre Club BR8 7BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Abcatering BR8 7BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's BR8 7TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Step-In Cafe BR8 7TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee BR8 7TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kettlewell Court (20); On or near Sycamore Drive (12); On or near Squirrels Close (8); On or near Hollytree Avenue (6); On or near Northview (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BR8 7AL: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Morton Close · Pemberton Gardens · Alexandra Close · Bonney Way · Kettlewell Court · Hollytree Avenue · Squirrels Close · Oakleigh Close · Maple Close · Sycamore Drive · Woodlands Close · The Oaks
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.