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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
39.85(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.2(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.69(+66%)
Shoplifting
9.38(+18%)
Other theft
6.36(+13%)
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 83 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
Semi-Detached32£412,500
Flats17£195,000
Detached4£580,000
Terraced30£350,000

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

BR87BD

Holly Tree Avenue

BR87DA

Ruxton Close

BR87BU

St Marys Road

BR87UT

Russett Way

BR87BQ

Northview

BR87HJ

Lawn Close

BR87PY

Jessamine Terrace

BR87YB

The Spinney

BR87DZ

Oliver Road

BR87AY

Sycamore Drive

BR87TG

Swanley Centre

BR87JN

Lullingstone Avenue

BR87DL

Laburnum Avenue

BR87EQ

Almond Drive

BR87BX

Everest Place

BR87HR

Dale Road

BR89DR

Swanley St Mary's

BR87TU

Russett Way

BR87WF

Sycamore Drive

BR87HN

Heathwood Gardens

BR87YH

Whitecroft

BR87JA

Farm Avenue

BR87AB

London Road

BR87JE

Swanley Lane

BR89DS

Swanley St Mary's

BR87WL

Nightingale Way

BR87UA

Aspen Close

BR87DY

Oliver Road

BR87YR

The Oaks

BR87HS

Sermon Drive

BR87BF

Garrolds Close

BR87HQ

Cedar Close

BR87AX

Lesley Close

BR87BB

Holly Tree Avenue

BR87DR

Rowan Road

BR87PU

Leydenhatch Lane

BR87HH

Nursery Close

BR87YG

Whitecroft

BR87BJ

Northview

BR87DE

Hart Dyke Road

BR87YJ

Whitecroft

BR87TT

Russett Way

BR87DU

Cherry Avenue

BR87UJ

Conifer Way

BR89DU

Swanley St Mary's

BR87WB

Lime Road

BR87DW

Lynden Way

BR87DJ

Laburnum Avenue

BR87FR

Northview

BR87QE

Hockenden Lane

BR87PX

Birchwood Road

BR87SY

Elm Drive

BR87SZ

Larch Walk

BR87AJ

Swanley St Mary's

BR87YP

The Oaks

BR87TA

Alder Way

BR89EP

Swanley St Mary's

BR87EX

Brook Road

BR87TX

Wisteria Gardens

BR87SU

Shurlock Avenue

BR87EN

Ellis Close

BR87US

Pear Tree Close

BR87XY

Rowan Road

BR87TD

Northview

BR87HT

Sermon Drive

BR87UR

The Orchard

BR87HB

Lawn Close

BR87DG

Hewett Place

BR87JB

Lullingstone Avenue

BR87XB

Alder Way

BR87XF

Alder Way

BR87FD

Heath Close

BR87AT

Birchwood Park Avenue

BR87ED

Lime Road

BR87FJ

Squirrels Close

BR87UB

Aspen Close

BR87BS

Alexandra Close

BR87ES

Ash Close

BR87YD

The Spinney

BR87UE

Conifer Way

BR87HW

White Oak Bungalows

BR87DH

Lavender Hill

BR87WP

Oakleigh Close

BR87XD

Alder Way

BR87WJ

Oakleigh Close

BR87JQ

Swanley Lane

BR87BT

Hilda May Avenue

BR89EJ

Swanley St Mary's

BR87HX

Bourne Way

BR87XA

Alder Way

BR87EA

Oliver Road

BR87AA

London Road

BR87AG

White Oak Square

BR87TR

Russett Way

BR87EB

Oliver Road

BR87BY

Southern Place

BR87JS

Lullingstone Avenue

BR87EG

Hart Dyke Crescent

BR87AD

Ruxton Close

BR87DN

Lynden Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.