How many households are in Swale?

There are 60,495 households in Swale

What are prices by property type in Swale?

Latest medians: Detached £428,000, Semi-detached £317,000, Terraced £260,000, Flats £174,000.

How deprived is Swale?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 12864 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Swale?

Based on 1,955 recent sales, the median price is £305,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the average income in Swale?

Average resident income is about £46,190 per year.

Crime level in Swale is moderate with about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Swale population and density?

Swale population is 151,677 with density 406.2 per km².

What home types are most common in Swale?

Housing mix: semi-detached 33.7%, terraced 29.8%.

How much social housing is near Swale?

About 12.5% across the Swale area.

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Swale

Q: What schools in Swale and how are they rated?

There are 71 schools in Swale: 49 primary (8 Outstanding and 29 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good)

England / South East / Swale

About

Swale is a district in Kent, South East England, covering an area of 373 square miles. It includes the Isle of Sheppey, Sittingbourne, and Faversham, along with several rural villages. The district has a mix of coastal, urban, and agricultural landscapes, with the Swale estuary separating the mainland from the Isle of Sheppey.

The area is known for its historical connections, including Faversham’s medieval market town heritage and Sittingbourne’s industrial past. Swale also has significant natural features, such as the North Kent Marshes and parts of the Kent Downs AONB. The district’s economy includes manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, with ports and transport links playing a key role.

Area overview

On average Swale has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swale is £46,190 per year. There are 71 schools in Swale: 49 primary (8 Outstanding and 29 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

12.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Swale Population

151,677

Population density

406.2 per km²

Demographics

British

134,385

88.6%

Other White

5,999

3.96%

African

2,541

1.68%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

925

0.61%

Irish

855

0.56%

Total population: 151,677

Housing

Owns outright

20,788

34.36%

Owns with a mortgage

19,727

32.61%

Private landlord or letting agency

9,851

16.28%

Other social rented

6,716

11.1%

Social rents from council

1,325

2.19%

Total households: 60,495

Property prices in Swale

Based on 1,955 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Swale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,825,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	507	£428,000	£270,000	£357,500	£540,000	£787,000
Flats	166	£174,000	£83,750	£140,000	£200,000	£272,500
Semi-Detached	643	£317,000	£210,000	£280,000	£362,250	£442,250
Terraced	639	£260,000	£167,375	£223,500	£300,000	£408,700

10 years price trend in Swale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail