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Property Price Trends
Nuffield Rd, Swanley, Kent
BR8 7SL Sevenoaks District
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the BR8 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
BR8
Most Expensive Property
£1,350,000
Gildenhill Farm Bungalow Gildenhill Road, BR8 7PD
Sold: 18 November 2022
Cheapest Property
£102,562
21a Goldsel Road, BR8 8EY
Sold: 23 February 2024
£506,000
The average house price in Sevenoaks was £506,000 in November 2024 (provisional), similar to the revised figure for November 2023. Across the South East, the average house price rose slightly by 1.4% over the same period.
£1,698
Private rents rose to an average of £1,698 in December 2024, an annual increase of 9.0% from £1,558 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the South East (7.9%) over the year.
£403,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £403,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was in line with the average in November 2023 (revised).
£512,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £512,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was similar to the average in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Sevenoaks, E07000111). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in BR8 7SL?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the BR8 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Kent?
For Homebuyers:
In Kent, the property market for homebuyers has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past year. The average house price in Kent is currently around £350,000, with areas such as Canterbury (CT1-CT4) and Tunbridge Wells (TN1-TN4) being particularly popular due to their historic charm and good transport links. However, the availability of housing stock in these areas is limited, leading to competitive bidding and potential price increases. Homebuyers looking for more affordable options may want to consider areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Gillingham (ME7-ME8), where prices are slightly lower but still offer good amenities and schools.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Kent have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Maidstone (ME14-ME17) and Sevenoaks (TN13-TN16), where demand is high due to their proximity to London and excellent schools. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas is limited, so renters may need to act quickly to secure a property. For more affordable rental options, areas like Folkestone (CT19-CT20) and Dover (CT16-CT17) offer lower rent prices while still providing easy access to amenities and transport links.
For Investors:
Kent presents a lucrative opportunity for property investors, with strong demand for rental properties and a steady increase in house prices. Areas like Dartford (DA1-DA4) and Gravesend (DA11-DA12) offer good rental yields, with average yields of around 5-6%. Additionally, with major infrastructure projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing and the potential expansion of high-speed rail services, investing in areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Sittingbourne (ME9-ME10) could yield long-term capital growth. However, investors should be mindful of the competitive market in popular areas like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, where prices may be higher but rental demand is strong.
For Homebuyers:
In Kent, the property market for homebuyers has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past year. The average house price in Kent is currently around £350,000, with areas such as Canterbury (CT1-CT4) and Tunbridge Wells (TN1-TN4) being particularly popular due to their historic charm and good transport links. However, the availability of housing stock in these areas is limited, leading to competitive bidding and potential price increases. Homebuyers looking for more affordable options may want to consider areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Gillingham (ME7-ME8), where prices are slightly lower but still offer good amenities and schools.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Kent have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Maidstone (ME14-ME17) and Sevenoaks (TN13-TN16), where demand is high due to their proximity to London and excellent schools. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas is limited, so renters may need to act quickly to secure a property. For more affordable rental options, areas like Folkestone (CT19-CT20) and Dover (CT16-CT17) offer lower rent prices while still providing easy access to amenities and transport links.
For Investors:
Kent presents a lucrative opportunity for property investors, with strong demand for rental properties and a steady increase in house prices. Areas like Dartford (DA1-DA4) and Gravesend (DA11-DA12) offer good rental yields, with average yields of around 5-6%. Additionally, with major infrastructure projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing and the potential expansion of high-speed rail services, investing in areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Sittingbourne (ME9-ME10) could yield long-term capital growth. However, investors should be mindful of the competitive market in popular areas like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, where prices may be higher but rental demand is strong.
Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for BR8 7SL
Estimated yield for property investors
4.34%
Yield
The estimated yield for the BR8 7SL postcode area is 4.34%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in BR8 7SL?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around BR8 7SL that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 November 2023 | £500,000 | 18 Ruxton Close, Swanley, BR8 7DA | Detached | Freehold |
| 20 November 2023 | £435,000 | 46 Oliver Road, Swanley, BR8 7EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 01 March 2024 | £575,000 | 33 Heathwood Gardens, Swanley, BR8 7HL | Detached | Freehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £360,000 | 117 Swanley Lane, Swanley, BR8 7LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 18 November 2022 | £1,350,000 | Gildenhill Farm Bungalow Gildenhill Road, Swanley, BR8 7PD | Detached | Freehold |
| 03 August 2023 | £470,000 | 27 Dawson Drive, Hextable, Swanley, BR8 7PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 20 February 2024 | £270,000 | Kennett Court Flat 12 Oakleigh Close, Swanley, BR8 7WP | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £265,000 | Kennett Court Flat 33 Oakleigh Close, Swanley, BR8 7WP | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 23 November 2023 | £465,000 | 54 Archer Way, Swanley, BR8 7XN | Detached | Freehold |
| 30 September 2021 | £115,000 | 43 Inglewood, Swanley, BR8 7YE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 16 October 2023 | £280,000 | 67 The Oaks, Swanley, BR8 7YR | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12 December 2023 | £476,700 | 26 Pinks Hill, Swanley, BR8 8AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 22 February 2024 | £371,000 | 44 Willow Avenue, Swanley, BR8 8AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £510,000 | 19 West View Road, Swanley, BR8 8BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 23 February 2024 | £102,562 | 21a Goldsel Road, Swanley, BR8 8EY | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 23 February 2024 | £355,000 | 10 Greenacre Close, Swanley, BR8 8HT | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £515,000 | 43 Court Crescent, Swanley, BR8 8NR | Detached | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around BR8 7SL during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated
