Discovery Drive - BR8 8FB
Key Postcode Insights
BR8 8FB is a residential postcode situated on Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 with 88 addresses.
It ranks as the 690th largest and 88th most expensive of the 691 postcodes in the BR8 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 88 properties: 88 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £269,135
- 10 Year change
- up 10.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,420pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £409/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BR8 8FB is a residential postcode situated on Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 with 88 addresses.
It ranks as the 690th largest and 88th most expensive of the 691 postcodes in the BR8 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 88 properties: 88 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £269,135
- 10 Year change
- up 10.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,420pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £409/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BR8 8FB
- 1 Discovery Drive
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 3 Discovery Drive
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 5 Discovery Drive
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 7 Discovery Drive
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 9 Discovery Drive
2 Bed Modern Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BR8 8FB sold for £275,000 on 29th October 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £269,135.
The BR8 8FB Sales Market has increased by 10.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.6% | £269,135 |
| June 2025 | -0.3% | £273,648 |
| June 2024 | -0.7% | £274,350 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £276,360 |
| June 2022 | 6.2% | £279,985 |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £263,568 |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £253,076 |
| June 2019 | -1% | £250,067 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £252,588 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £252,837 |
| June 2016 | 14.3% | £243,030 |
| June 2015 | 11.7% | £212,623 |
| June 2014 | 8.1% | £190,278 |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £176,016 |
| June 2012 | 4.2% | £176,123 |
| June 2011 | -1.3% | £168,993 |
| June 2010 | 3.2% | £171,264 |
| June 2009 | -13.1% | £165,916 |
| June 2008 | 1.7% | £190,902 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £187,721 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,420.
The BR8 8FB Rental Market has increased by 33.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £1,420pcm |
| June 2025 | -2% | £1,375pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.2% | £1,404pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.6% | £1,298pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.7% | £1,206pcm |
| June 2021 | -0.7% | £1,090pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £1,097pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £1,063pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £1,066pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.7% | £1,035pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.3% | £1,064pcm |
| June 2015 | 9.3% | £1,011pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £925pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.5% | £893pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.1% | £863pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £837pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.7% | £812pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.1% | £799pcm |
| June 2008 | 6.6% | £850pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £798pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th October 2025 for £275,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.3%. The postcode has had a total of 86 sales since 1995.
BR8 8FB has seen 16 sales in the last three years and 3 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£275,000 | 2 Bed Flat169, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB169, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB
- Sold Sep 2025£290,000 | 2 Bed Flat19, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB19, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB
- Sold Aug 2025£280,000 | 2 Bed Flat33, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB33, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB
- Sold Jun 2025£285,500 | 2 Bed Flat3, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB3, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB
- Sold Mar 2025£235,000 | 2 Bed Flat79, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB79, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FB
Nearby Postcodes
BR8 8FB is the 690th largest and the 88th most expensive postcode out of the 691 postcodes in the BR8 area.
- BR8 8FH, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8BR8 8FH16 Addresses|28 m away
- BR8 8FG, Allington Way, Swanley, BR8BR8 8FG6 Addresses|54 m away
- BR8 8FF, Worcester Drive, Swanley, BR8BR8 8FF29 Addresses|81 m away
- BR8 8FD, Gala Avenue, Swanley, BR8BR8 8FD29 Addresses|92 m away
- BR8 8FJ, Braeburn Close, Swanley, BR8BR8 8FJ17 Addresses|141 m away
Property Types
- 88 modern flats built after 1980
- modern flat (88)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 88 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (88)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2023£490,000 | 4 Bed House26, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH26, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH
- Sold Aug 2018£483,950 | 4 Bed House32, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH32, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH
- Sold Jul 2024£480,000 | 4 Bed House30, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH30, Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH
Schools Nearby
- High Firs Primary School100 m away
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School700 m away
- Downsview Community Primary School700 m away
- Orchards Academy600 m away
- Leigh Academy Wilmington4.1 km away
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys4.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BR8 8FB is Swanley station, which is 500 metres away.
- Swanley|500 m away
- Eynsford|3.9 km away
- Farningham Road|4.2 km away
- St Mary Cray|4.8 km away
