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Swanley West

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About

Swanley West is a residential area situated on the western edge of the town of Swanley, within the Sevenoaks district. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, offering a range of semi-detached and detached homes. Local amenities are focused along the main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area is bordered by the M25 motorway to the west, providing major road connections. A notable local landmark is the Swanley Park, which features formal gardens, a boating lake, and a miniature railway. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several green spaces and playing fields interspersed throughout.

Area overview

On average Swanley West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swanley West is £50,380 per year. There are 6 schools in Swanley West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Swanley West is home to around 9,913 people, with a population density of about 4,558.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swanley West Population
9,913
Population density
4,558.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.45(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.98(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+49%)
Other theft
7.87(+41%)
Shoplifting
7.57(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,851
79.18%
Other White
537
5.42%
African
464
4.68%
Indian
144
1.45%
Other Asian
121
1.22%
Total population: 9,915

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,086
26.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,753
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,194
15.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,078
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,021
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 7,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,284
31.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,057
26.22%
Owns outright
913
22.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
8.19%
Social rents from council
317
7.86%
Total households: 4,031

Property prices in Swanley West

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Swanley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swanley West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£450,000
Flats14£197,500
Semi-Detached28£407,500
Terraced27£355,000

10 years median price trend in Swanley West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanley West.

All postcodes in Swanley West

BR87DS

Rowan Road

BR89DS

Swanley St Mary's

BR87UP

Nightingale Way

BR87DA

Ruxton Close

BR87DU

Cherry Avenue

BR87ED

Lime Road

BR87EJ

West Harold

BR87FF

Squirrels Close

BR87HF

Crescent Gardens

BR87HJ

Lawn Close

BR87TU

Russett Way

BR87YF

Strawberry Fields

BR87EN

Ellis Close

BR87SZ

Larch Walk

BR87WF

Sycamore Drive

BR87YS

Sprucedale Close

BR87BL

Bonney Way

BR87BX

Everest Place

BR87WP

Oakleigh Close

BR87UF

Conifer Way

BR87BF

Garrolds Close

BR87TQ

Swanley Centre

BR87US

Pear Tree Close

BR87AD

Ruxton Close

BR87AJ

Swanley St Mary's

BR87ES

Ash Close

BR87HG

Cedar Close

BR87QD

London Road

BR87UR

The Orchard

BR87BS

Alexandra Close

BR87DF

Hart Dyke Road

BR87DX

Cherry Avenue

BR87FU

Swanley White Oak

BR87HQ

Cedar Close

BR87UL

Conifer Way

BR87AX

Lesley Close

BR87WH

Morello Close

BR87AY

Sycamore Drive

BR89EJ

Swanley St Mary's

BR87PU

Leydenhatch Lane

BR87DN

Lynden Way

BR87BU

St Marys Road

BR87SX

Alder Way

BR89DR

Swanley St Mary's

BR87BW

Pemberton Gardens

BR87TR

Russett Way

BR87DB

Hart Dyke Road

BR87TG

Swanley Centre

BR87AG

White Oak Square

BR87DW

Lynden Way

BR87EU

Ellis Close

BR87JB

Lullingstone Avenue

BR87SY

Elm Drive

BR87TY

Wisteria Gardens

BR89BH

Swanley St Mary's

BR87XF

Alder Way

BR87DP

Laburnum Avenue

BR87DY

Oliver Road

BR87EA

Oliver Road

BR87EY

Brook Road

BR87XD

Alder Way

BR87YH

Whitecroft

BR87TS

Walnut Way

BR87AT

Birchwood Park Avenue

BR87BY

Southern Place

BR87HU

The Croft

BR87HY

Farm Avenue

BR89DU

Swanley St Mary's

BR87JH

Homefield Close

BR87QA

Birchwood Road

BR87AR

Heathfield Terrace

BR87EE

Hart Dyke Road

BR87JX

Lawn Close

BR87HN

Heathwood Gardens

BR87AL

Bonney Way

BR87AU

Birchwood Park Avenue

BR87AW

London Road

BR87YB

The Spinney

BR87BG

Northview

BR87EH

Reeves Crescent

BR87FG

Bonney Way

BR87FT

Sycamore Drive

BR87ST

Shurlock Avenue

BR87UD

Nightingale Way

BR87EP

Irving Way

BR87FN

St Marys Road

BR87FQ

St Marys Road

BR87XJ

Alder Way

BR87AP

London Road

BR87BE

Northview

BR87ER

Greenside

BR87TB

Northview

BR89XA

Swanley St Mary's

BR87WD

Selah Drive

BR87YW

The Spinney

BR87AQ

London Road

BR87JD

Old Farm Gardens

BR87SU

Shurlock Avenue

BR87TE

St Mary's Road

BR87DQ

Lilac Gardens

Data Sources

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