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Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

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About

The Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village ward is situated in the far north of the Sevenoaks district, bordering the London Borough of Bexley. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and significant green spaces, including Swanley Park with its large leisure lake. Residential neighbourhoods range from post-war housing estates to more modern developments, providing a substantial commuter base for both London and nearby Kent employment centres.

Swanley Village itself retains a more separate, historic character centred around its parish church. The area is bisected by the M25 motorway, which defines its northern boundary and underscores its position as a gateway between London and Kent. Local commerce is focused along the London Road corridor, serving the everyday needs of the community within this practical and well-connected part of the district.

Area overview

On average Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is £64,697 per year. There are 4 schools in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is home to around 6,355 people, with a population density of about 1,680.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Population
6,355
Population density
1,680.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.97(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-8%)
Shoplifting
6.14(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-7%)
Vehicle crime
5.04(+33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,027
79.05%
Other White
300
4.72%
African
229
3.6%
Indian
167
2.63%
Other
105
1.65%
Total population: 6,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,497
29.35%
No qualifications
913
17.9%
Level 3 (A level)
865
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,100

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,035
41.07%
Owns outright
976
38.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
234
9.29%
Other social rented
164
6.51%
Social rents from council
47
1.87%
Total households: 2,520

Property prices in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£532,750
Flats11£285,000
Semi-Detached43£455,000
Terraced26£422,500

10 years median price trend in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.