Swanley · BR8
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BR8 (Swanley) in a nutshell
BR8 covers Swanley, in Bromley and Dartford and Sevenoaks. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for BR8
Two councils in one district
BR8 is split between Bromley and Dartford and Sevenoaks. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
BR8 stretches across Crockenhill and Well Hill, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Hextable and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BR8', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Swanley run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Swanley: 79.3% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does BR8 cover?
BR8 (Swanley) includes the wards of Crockenhill and Well Hill, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Hextable, St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, Swanley St Mary's, Swanley White Oak, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to BR8?
Neighbouring districts include DA4 (Dartford), DA5 (Bexley), BR5 (Orpington), DA8 (Erith), DA1 (Dartford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BR8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in BR8?
About 9,187 households and 22,053 residents at the 2011 Census, across 489 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is BR8 in?
BR8 sits in Bromley, Dartford, Sevenoaks (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Orpington, Sevenoaks.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- BR8 1
- Areas covered
- Swanley 2
- Active postcodes
- 489 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 9,187 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 22,053 2
- Electoral wards
- Crockenhill and Well Hill, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Hextable, St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, Swanley St Mary's, Swanley White Oak … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Orpington, Sevenoaks 4
- Local authority
- Bromley, Dartford, Sevenoaks 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Swanley built-up area)
- 79.3% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.