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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

BR87UQ

Swanley St Mary's

BR89EP

Swanley St Mary's

BR89AD

Swanley St Mary's

Data Sources

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