Area guide · Sevenoaks

Living in Swanley

A snapshot of life in Swanley, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Swanley is a town in Sevenoaks, South East with a population of 17,209. The average house price is £409,875 and the overall crime rate is 52.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Swanley ranks

Population

17,209

Avg House Price

£409,875

Crime Rate

52.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

350 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,983.7

Median Age

42.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Swanley's detached homes (£613,555) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£245,658).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Swanley prices have fallen 21% over the last 9 years (£522,088 → £409,875).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£613,555	£625,000	27
Semi-Detached	£450,925	£443,750	112
Terraced	£368,190	£359,625	84
Flat	£245,658	£240,000	37

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Swanley is 52.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Swanley: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	83.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Downsview Community Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
High Firs Primary School	Primary	Good
Horizon Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Orchards Academy	Secondary	Good
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley	Primary	Good
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Swanley averages 350 Mbps — 250% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Swanley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.9
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,192

Demographics & Economy

Population	17,209
Median Age	42.4
Median Household Income	£36,983.7
Employment Rate	61.5%
Owner Occupied	68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Swanley?

The average house price in Swanley is £409,875 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Swanley?

The most affordable entry point in Swanley is a flat, with an average price of £245,658.

Is Swanley a safe place to live?

Swanley has a recorded crime rate of 52.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Swanley?

Swanley has 6 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Swanley?

Average broadband download speeds in Swanley are around 350 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Swanley?

Swanley is a settlement in Sevenoaks with a population of approximately 17,209.

Most compared with

How does Swanley stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

Swanley

House price: £367,814 · £409,875
Crime rate: 101.6 · 52.8
Distance: 7.9 mi

Barking and Dagenham

Swanley

House price: £369,084 · £409,875
Crime rate: 84.2 · 52.8
Distance: 10.5 mi

Bexley

Swanley

House price: £504,078 · £409,875
Crime rate: 61.2 · 52.8
Distance: 4.6 mi

Borough Green

Swanley

House price: £437,193 · £409,875
Crime rate: N/A · 52.8
Distance: 9.4 mi

Bromley

Swanley

House price: £581,585 · £409,875
Crime rate: 69.9 · 52.8
Distance: 6.4 mi

Caterham

Swanley

House price: £534,519 · £409,875
Crime rate: 55.2 · 52.8
Distance: 13.6 mi

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