BR8 7RZ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BR8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7RZ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BR which means Bromley.
- Postal District. In our case BR8.
- Postal Sector. In our case BR8 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RZ.
The regional mail center for the post area BR is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BR8 7RZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SWANLEY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BR8 7RZ postcode have the street address of Lower Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BR8 7RZ postcode is home to a bustling 80 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SWANLEY within the old postal county of Kent.
BR8 7RZ is within the village of Hextable.
Looking at our data the BR8 7RZ is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.
The BR8 7RZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BR8 7RZ are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in BR8 7RZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the BR8 7RZ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BR8 7RZ
The telephone area code for BR8 7RZ is 01322 Dartford.
Map Coordinates for BR8 7RZ
| Latitude | 51.4121507411 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.18679539286 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BR8 7RZ
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Weather Forecast for BR8 7RZ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BR8 7RZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BR8 7RZ
| Average Mbps | 92.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 56.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
BR8 7RZ has an average download speed of 92.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
683 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
62% of postcodes (739,025) have slower broadband speeds.
38% of postcodes (444,933) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BR8 7RZ
| Average Mbps | 13.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
BR8 7RZ has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.
49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BR8 7RZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Sutton-at-Hone CofE Primary School
Address: Sutton-at-Hone CofE Primary School, Church Road, Sutton-At-Hone, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9EX
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact:
Wilmington Primary School
Address: Wilmington Primary School, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01322274080
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01322664324
Joydens Wood Infant School
Address: Joydens Wood Infant School, Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01322523188
Joydens Wood Junior School
Address: Joydens Wood Junior School, Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01322522151
Hextable Primary School
Address: Hextable Primary School, Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01322663792
Downsview Community Primary School
Address: Downsview Community Primary School, Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01322662594
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Address: St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01322663119
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01322665212
Horizon Primary Academy
Address: Horizon Primary Academy, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01322665235
England Secondary Schools
Wilmington Academy
Address: Wilmington Academy, Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01322272111
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Address: Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01322223090
Orchards Academy
Address: Orchards Academy, St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01322665231
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR8 7RZ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WYNDCOTT, BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
WHITE OAK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AP
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
3 THE MALL [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 3 THE MALL, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7WL
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1B HIGH STREET, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 8AE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 160 MAIN ROAD, SUTTON AT HONE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA4 9HP
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
VICARAGE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 8 VICARAGE ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 2AL
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR8 7RZ
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 15 MAIN ROAD, HEXTABLE, SWANLEY, BR8 7RB
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663021
JOYDENS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 2 BIRCHWOOD PARADE, WOODSIDE DRIVE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 7NJ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 522711
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 1 ALEXANDER GROVE, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668536
SWANLEY PHARMACY
Address: 47 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 662259
WELL
Address: 25 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663209
MCQUEEN'S PHARMACY
Address: BUSINESS UNIT 3, MAPLEHURST CLOSE, DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 7WX
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 310862
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR8 7RZ
4656 SWANLEY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SWANLEY)
Address: UNIT 39 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
GARETH ARMSTRONG AND RICHARD ARMSTRONG (SWANLEY CENTRE)
Address: 17 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
EYE FASHIONS (DARTFORD)
Address: 9 PRIORY MARKET PLACE, PRIORY CENTRE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2HL
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
LINKLATER OPTICIANS
Address: 22 LOWFIELD STREET, DARTFORD, DA1 1HD
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
VISION EYEWEAR AND EYECARE LTD
Address: 41 PRIORY SHOPPING CENTRE, DARTFORD, DA1 2HR
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR8 7RZ
THE CEDARS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663111
THE OAKS PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE OAKS, NIGHTINGALE WAY, SWANLEY, BR8 7UP
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668775
SUMMERHOUSE SURGERY
Address: BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 2AE
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65-67 LOWFIELD STREET, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1HP
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 224550
HORSMAN'S PLACE SURGERY
Address: HORSMANS PLACE, INSTONE ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2JP
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 299790
Transport Links near BR8 7RZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BR8 7RZ
- Swanley
Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, BR8 8JDDistance: 1.99 milesDriving Time: 4.29 minutes - Farningham Road
Farningham Road station, Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JBDistance: 3.28 milesDriving Time: 5.19 minutes - Bexley
Bexley station, Station Approach, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1AQDistance: 3.57 milesDriving Time: 7.71 minutes - Dartford
Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BPDistance: 3.80 milesDriving Time: 7.77 minutes - Crayford
Crayford station, Lower Station Road, Crayford, Greater London, DA1 3PYDistance: 4.87 milesDriving Time: 8.59 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BR8 7RZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR8 7RZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR8 7RZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Sevenoaks Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Laura Trott |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR8 7RZ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Sevenoaks District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Sevenoaks District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Sevenoaks District at the following link Sevenoaks District.How much is the Council Tax?
Sevenoaks District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Sevenoaks District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BR8 7RZ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilHouse Sales in BR8 7RZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 | 1 |
| 2013 | £249,950 | £220,000 | £231,317 | 3 |
| 2014 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £360,000 | £321,000 | £340,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £375,000 | £352,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £312,500 | £312,500 | £312,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | £358,750 | £400,000 | £378,917 | 3 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £635,000 | £464,167 | 3 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BR8 7RZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR8 7RZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, London Road, SWANLEY, BR8 7UN | 1.88 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Asda |
| Iceland, Swanley Centre, SWANLEY, BR8 7TG | 1.96 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Iceland |
| Aldi, St. Marys Road, SWANLEY, BR8 7BU | 2.40 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Instone Road, DARTFORD, DA1 2AG | 3.91 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Priory Market Place, Priory Shopping Centre, DARTFORD, DA1 2HL | 4.03 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR8 7RZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 31-32 The Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ | 3.54 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to 31-32 The Broadway Centre |
| Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park, Greenhithe, DA9 9SJ | 3.98 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park |
| Crossways Business Park, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA2 6QY | 4.37 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Crossways Business Park, Greenhithe |
| Lakeside Retail Park, Grays, RM20 1WN | 6.25 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to Lakeside Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA | 1.85 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA |
| McDonald's, Priory Shopping Centre, DARTFORD, DA1 2HR | 2.54 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to McDonald's, Priory Shopping Centre, DARTFORD, DA1 2HR |
| McDonald's, Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road, Crayford, DARTFORD, DA1 4LD | 2.71 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to McDonald's, Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road, Crayford, DARTFORD, DA1 4LD |
| McDonald's, Princes Road, DARTFORD, DA1 1YT | 2.79 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to McDonald's, Princes Road, DARTFORD, DA1 1YT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Priory Shopping Centre, DARTFORD, DA1 2HS | 2.52 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to KFC Dartford - Priory Shopping Centre |
| KFC, London Road, Crayford, DARTFORD, DA1 4BH | 2.78 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to KFC Crayford - Roman Way |
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 3.58 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |
| KFC, Broadway, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7BT | 3.70 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to KFC Bexley Heath - The Broadway |
| KFC, Wintergarden, Bluewater, GREENHITHE, DA9 9SF | 4.16 miles | Directions from BR8 7RZ to KFC Bluewater - The Wintergarden |