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Swanley White Oak

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About

Swanley White Oak ward is situated in the northern part of the Sevenoaks district. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more recent developments. It is served by Swanley railway station, which provides connections into London. Local shopping needs are met by a cluster of convenience stores and services centred around the station area.

The ward contains the White Oak Leisure Centre, a key community facility for sports and swimming. A notable local feature is the Swanley Park, which includes formal gardens, a miniature railway, and a small animal centre. The M25 motorway runs along the ward's northern boundary, influencing the area's connectivity and character. Open farmland lies to the south, separating it from the main town of Sevenoaks.

Area overview

On average Swanley White Oak has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swanley White Oak is £53,943 per year. There are 3 schools in Swanley White Oak: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swanley White Oak is home to around 6,610 people, with a population density of about 3,532.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swanley White Oak Population
6,610
Population density
3,532.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.11(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.67(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.11(+10%)
Other theft
6.96(+25%)
Vehicle crime
5.45(+44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,501
83.23%
Other White
303
4.58%
African
223
3.37%
Indian
73
1.1%
Other Asian
63
0.95%
Total population: 6,609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,322
25.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,237
23.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
793
15.11%
Level 3 (A level)
786
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
789
28.26%
Owns outright
773
27.69%
Other social rented
728
26.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
8.27%
Social rents from council
187
6.7%
Total households: 2,792

Property prices in Swanley White Oak

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £381,500 in Swanley White Oak 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 White Oak 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 White Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£714,995
Flats7£195,000
Semi-Detached26£437,500
Terraced24£350,000

10 years median price trend in Swanley White Oak

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

Data Sources

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