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About

Swanscombe is a town in the Dartford borough of Kent, located along the River Thames. The area is known for its industrial heritage, with a history tied to cement manufacturing and quarrying. Swanscombe Marshes, a nearby nature reserve, provides green space and is home to diverse wildlife. The town has good transport links, including the A2 road and nearby Ebbsfleet International railway station, connecting it to London and Europe.

Residential areas in Swanscombe consist mainly of housing estates and terraced homes, with some newer developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to everyday needs. The area has seen regeneration efforts, particularly around Ebbsfleet Valley, with plans for housing and infrastructure improvements. Swanscombe offers a mix of urban and semi-rural living, close to both the Thames estuary and Dartford town centre.

Area overview

On average Swanscombe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swanscombe is £49,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Swanscombe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Swanscombe Population

8,138

Population density

4,999.1 per km²

Demographics

British

6,000

73.75%

African

571

7.02%

Other White

536

6.59%

Indian

154

1.89%

Other Asian

114

1.4%

Total population: 8,136

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,058

31.78%

Private landlord or letting agency

672

20.19%

Social rents from council

644

19.35%

Owns outright

619

18.59%

Other social rented

196

5.89%

Total households: 3,329

Property prices in Swanscombe

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Swanscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £713,995.

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 Swanscombe over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£618,995	£552,748	£612,995	£652,499	£709,945
Flats	23	£210,000	£135,496	£161,000	£237,500	£269,500
Semi-Detached	16	£405,000	£315,000	£328,750	£448,125	£506,996
Terraced	60	£325,000	£234,800	£283,875	£365,000	£445,245

10 years median price trend in Swanscombe

All postcodes in Swanscombe

DA100BS

Swanscombe

DA100NL

Pentstemon Drive

DA99YL

Knockhall Chase

DA100BY

Betsham Road

DA100ES

Betsham Road

DA99ET

Lane Avenue

DA99FL

Reed Court

DA100EF

Milton Street

DA100EG

Alkerden Lane

DA100FF

Craylands Lane

DA100LP

Craylands Lane

DA99HY

Bean Road

DA99HZ

Bean Road

DA100AS

Harmer Road

DA100HW

Castle Street

DA100JT

Rectory Road

DA99XN

Wainwright Avenue

DA100AZ

Herbert Road

DA100NB

Atlantic Close

DA99EE

London Road

DA99ND

Bean Road

DA100BF

Southfleet Road

DA100DJ

Childs Crescent

DA100JR

Swanscombe

DA100NF

Seymour Walk

DA101GU

Swanscombe

DA100BL

Vernon Road

DA100HJ

Church Road

DA99FF

Carmichael Avenue

DA99FG

Barge Court

DA100LR

Broomfield Road

DA100DU

Bodle Avenue

DA100HE

Ames Road

DA100HN

Castle Street

DA100HS

Castle Road

DA100LD

Caspian Way

DA99EQ

London Road

DA99HP

London Road

DA100JZ

Swanscombe Street

DA100DL

Wallace Gardens

DA99HH

Alexander Road

DA100BU

Keary Road

DA100EY

Betsham Road

DA100LU

Broomfield Road

DA100BB

Southfleet Road

DA100BX

Keary Road

DA99HB

Eynsford Road

DA99PY

Dial Close

DA101GY

Swanscombe

DA100DG

Milton Street

DA100EE

Milton Street

DA100EJ

Manor Road

DA100ER

Durrant Way

DA100HD

Ames Road

DA100HR

Castle Road

DA100JG

Park Road

DA99FD

Lightermans Way

DA99FU

Empire Walk

DA99HN

Craylands Lane

DA99FE

Portland Place

DA99HL

Galley Hill Road

DA99SZ

Carmichael Avenue

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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