BR8 8JZ 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 (8JZ) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JZ.
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 8JZ 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 8JZ postcode have the street address of Church Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 7 individuals call the BR8 8JZ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of SWANLEY within the old postal county of Kent.
BR8 8JZ is within the village of Crockenhill.
Our data shows that BR8 8JZ is a residential postcode.
The BR8 8JZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BR8 8JZ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in BR8 8JZ are social housing with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the BR8 8JZ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BR8 8JZ
The telephone area code for BR8 8JZ is 01322 Dartford.
Map Coordinates for BR8 8JZ
| Latitude | 51.3816364368 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.162130870005 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BR8 8JZ
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Weather Forecast for BR8 8JZ
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Schools within a five minute drive of BR8 8JZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
The Anthony Roper Primary School
Address: The Anthony Roper Primary School, High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0AA
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: 01322863680
Downsview Community Primary School
Address: Downsview Community Primary School, Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01322662594
High Firs Primary School
Address: High Firs Primary School, Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01322669721
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Address: St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley, Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01322663119
Crockenhill Primary School
Address: Crockenhill Primary School, The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 03000658300
Manor Oak Primary School
Address: Manor Oak Primary School, Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01689828099
England Secondary Schools
Orchards Academy
Address: Orchards Academy, St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01322665231
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BR8 8JZ
3 THE MALL [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 3 THE MALL, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7WL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1B HIGH STREET, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 8AE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WYNDCOTT, BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
WHITE OAK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AP
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY PCT
Address: ELDRED DRIVE CLINIC, ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BR8 8JZ
WELL
Address: 25 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663209
SWANLEY PHARMACY
Address: 47 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TQ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 662259
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 1 ALEXANDER GROVE, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668536
ELDRED DRIVE PHARMACY
Address: 25 ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 872522
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 15 MAIN ROAD, HEXTABLE, SWANLEY, BR8 7RB
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663021
SILVERSANDS LTD
Address: ANGLESEA HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 1 KENT ROAD, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AD
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 827785
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BR8 8JZ
GARETH ARMSTRONG AND RICHARD ARMSTRONG (SWANLEY CENTRE)
Address: 17 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, BR8 7TG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SWANLEY)
Address: UNIT 39 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7TQ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
4656 SWANLEY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7UN
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ORPINGTON)
Address: UNIT 9, NUGENT SHOPPING PARK, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 3RP
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 175 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LW
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
WILKINSON THE OPTICIANS (ORPHINGTON)
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0PF
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BR8 8JZ
THE OAKS PARTNERSHIP
Address: THE OAKS, NIGHTINGALE WAY, SWANLEY, BR8 7UP
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 668775
THE CEDARS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 26-28 SWANLEY CENTRE, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 7AH
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 663111
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Address: 29 DERRY DOWNS, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4DU
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820036
ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE
Address: 322 HIGH STREET, ST. MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4AR
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 820523
GILLMANS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4LA
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 822022
Transport Links near BR8 8JZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BR8 8JZ
- Swanley
Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, BR8 8JDDistance: 1.10 milesDriving Time: 2.63 minutes - St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray station, Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray, Greater London, BR5 2PQDistance: 3.22 milesDriving Time: 6.71 minutes - Eynsford
Eynsford station, Station Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0HPDistance: 3.26 milesDriving Time: 5.01 minutes - Chelsfield
Chelsfield station, Station Approach, Chelsfield, Greater London, BR6 6EUDistance: 4.48 milesDriving Time: 7.42 minutes - Knockholt
Knockholt station, Old London Road, Knockholt, Greater London, TN14 7HRDistance: 4.93 milesDriving Time: 7.47 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BR8 8JZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BR8 8JZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BR8 8JZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Sevenoaks Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Laura Trott |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BR8 8JZ 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 8JZ 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 CouncilPostcodes near the BR8 8JZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BR8 8JZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, St. Marys Road, SWANLEY, BR8 7BU | 1.45 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Swanley Centre, SWANLEY, BR8 7TG | 1.84 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Iceland |
| Asda, London Road, SWANLEY, BR8 7UN | 1.92 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Asda |
| Aldi, Springvale Retail Park, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3SG | 3.79 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Homefield Rise, ORPINGTON, BR6 0RT | 4.27 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BR8 8JZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 31-32 The Broadway Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ | 5.20 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to 31-32 The Broadway Centre |
| Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park, Greenhithe, DA9 9SJ | 6.04 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Unit L057, Bluewater Retail Park |
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 6.50 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to 115-117 High Street |
| Crossways Business Park, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA2 6QY | 6.59 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to Crossways Business Park, Greenhithe |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA | 2.09 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to McDonald's, Swanley By Pass, SIDCUP, DA14 5JA |
| McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE | 2.51 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to McDonald's, Sevenoaks Way, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AE |
| McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN | 2.80 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to McDonald's, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0NN |
| McDonald's, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6DS | 4.02 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to McDonald's, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JW | 2.68 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to KFC Orpington - High Street |
| KFC, Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, SIDCUP, DA14 6EP | 3.84 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to KFC Sidcup - Market Place |
| KFC, Priory Shopping Centre, DARTFORD, DA1 2HS | 4.88 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to KFC Dartford - Priory Shopping Centre |
| KFC, London Road, Crayford, DARTFORD, DA1 4BH | 4.89 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to KFC Crayford - Roman Way |
| KFC, Broadway, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7BT | 5.31 miles | Directions from BR8 8JZ to KFC Bexley Heath - The Broadway |