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Swanley White Oak

About

Swanley White Oak is a ward in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, covering the northern part of Swanley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semis, and terraces. It is well-connected by road, with the A20 and M25 nearby, providing easy access to London and other parts of Kent. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The ward takes its name from the White Oak Leisure Centre, a key community facility offering sports and leisure activities. Green spaces like Swanley Park provide recreational opportunities, with playgrounds and open areas. The area has seen gradual development, balancing housing growth with maintaining its suburban character. Public transport links include Swanley railway station, offering services to London and Kent destinations.

Area overview

On average Swanley White Oak has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swanley White Oak is £46,357 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Swanley White Oak Population

6,610

Population density

3,532.3 per km²

Demographics

British

5,501

83.23%

Other White

303

4.58%

African

223

3.37%

Indian

1.1%

Other Asian

0.95%

Total population: 6,609

Housing

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Swanley White Oak 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 White Oak over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£654,998	£467,500	£545,000	£725,495	£815,548
Flats	8	£203,500	£121,000	£163,750	£235,000	£335,218
Semi-Detached	29	£435,000	£329,000	£390,450	£473,500	£536,000
Terraced	28	£350,000	£261,750	£317,125	£372,750	£413,875

10 years median price trend in Swanley White Oak

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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