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Swanley West

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Swanley West Population

9,913

Population density

4,558.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	32	£412,500	£346,500	£385,000	£446,250	£546,250
Flats	17	£195,000	£130,400	£175,000	£220,000	£398,750
Detached	4	£580,000	£373,500	£427,500	£747,500	£837,500
Terraced	30	£350,000	£260,000	£315,131	£369,500	£430,000

10 years median price trend in Swanley West

All postcodes in Swanley West

BR87BA

St Marys Road

BR87SX

Alder Way

BR87TS

Walnut Way

Data Sources

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

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