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About

Swalecliffe is a coastal ward situated north of Canterbury, directly bordering the Thames Estuary. The area primarily consists of residential housing, with a mix of post-war estates and some older properties. Its coastline is defined by a long shingle beach and a prominent sea wall, which serves as a key flood defence. The local economy is largely residential, with several small shops and services catering to the community along the main roads.

A central feature is the Swalecliffe Brook, which runs through the ward and empties into the sea. The area includes the Swalecliffe Marine Conservation Zone, protecting important intertidal habitats. Recreational space is provided by the Memorial Recreation Ground and the sports facilities at Swalecliffe Park. The Whitstable to Herne Bay seafront path passes through, used by walkers and cyclists. The railway line to London runs along its southern boundary, with a station serving the community.

Area overview

On average Swalecliffe has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swalecliffe is £51,047 per year. There are 1 schools in Swalecliffe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swalecliffe is home to around 3,961 people, with a population density of about 2,319.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swalecliffe Population
3,961
Population density
2,319.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.63(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.4(+25%)
Other theft
10.1(+80%)
Vehicle crime
7.57(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.82(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,692
93.21%
Other White
67
1.69%
Indian
55
1.39%
Irish
38
0.96%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
18
0.45%
Total population: 3,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
897
25.61%
No qualifications
853
24.36%
Level 3 (A level)
535
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
462
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
387
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 3,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,024
52.73%
Owns with a mortgage
453
23.33%
Social rents from council
207
10.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
10.3%
Other forms of private rent
37
1.91%
Total households: 1,942

Property prices in Swalecliffe

Median price£328,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£292K – £414K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Swalecliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swalecliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£425,000£396
Terraced4£352,500£328
Semi-Detached20£324,250£410
Flats5£179,950£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swalecliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£135,000£278,998£221,000
2017£417,000£190,000£300,000£256,500
2018£384,500£203,000£293,500£255,000
2019£410,000£187,500£320,000£275,000
2020£515,000£165,000£322,500£355,000
2021£489,995£215,000£325,000£307,500
2022£615,000£235,000£395,500£376,000
2023£495,000£203,750£399,998£264,500
2024£480,000£205,000£325,000£267,500
2025£450,000£179,975£328,000£380,000
2026£545,000£172,000£317,750£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£251£380£248
2017£394£322£374£299
2018£387£321£371£306
2019£410£284£436£294
2020£390£311£409£323
2021£398£342£424£378
2022£488£354£456£397
2023£518£418£520£282
2024£468£322£472£334
2025£465£360£394£346
2026£456£307£430£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swalecliffe in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.