Aveley vs Swanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aveley wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Swanley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Swanley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Swanley
£409,875
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Swanley
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Swanley
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Swanley
350.2
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Swanley
69.9
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Swanley
£36,984
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Swanley commands an average of £409,875, compared with £367,814 in Aveley – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Swanley it is a flat at £245,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Swanley (£245,658 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs -21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Swanley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 101.6 per 1,000 in Aveley. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Swanley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Swanley, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 6 in Swanley.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swanley School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Swanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 350.2 Mbps in Swanley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 97.2% in Swanley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 64.6% in Swanley.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (463 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Swanley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,192 in Swanley. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Swanley.
Swanley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £36,983.7 in Swanley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 42.4 in Swanley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 68.5% in Swanley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 61.5% in Swanley.
| Indicator | Aveley | Swanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 17,209 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £36,983.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 37.5% |
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