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About

Swanscombe ward lies along the southern bank of the River Thames, characterised by a mix of industrial heritage and residential development. The area includes a significant portion of the Swanscombe Peninsula, with former chalk quarries and cement works that have shaped its landscape. Housing is primarily a collection of post-war estates and older terraced homes, serving a settled local community. The ward's geography is defined by its riverside position and the elevated chalk grasslands to the south.

A notable ecological site within the ward is the Swanscombe Marshes, which host a nationally important brownfield habitat. The area is undergoing considerable change with large-scale regeneration projects focused on the peninsula, planning for new residential and commercial spaces. Transport connections are provided by the nearby A2 road and Swanscombe railway station, linking to Dartford and London. The local centre along Swanscombe Street offers essential shops and services for daily needs.

Area overview

On average Swanscombe has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swanscombe is £62,431 per year. There are 3 schools in Swanscombe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Swanscombe

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£279K – £358K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Swanscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swanscombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£458,500£468
Semi-Detached13£340,000£396
Terraced50£302,500£388
Flats5£165,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swanscombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£128,000£330,000£257,500
2017£386,500£130,000£274,000£255,000
2018£359,000£170,500£280,000£250,000
2019£401,475£165,000£252,500£245,000
2020£430,000£150,000£308,750£290,000
2021£460,000£167,500£325,000£280,000
2022£570,000£196,500£355,500£301,500
2023£555,500£197,000£325,000£318,000
2024£499,500£202,500£350,000£287,000
2025£505,000£187,000£317,500£310,000
2026£458,500£80,000£410,000£302,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanscombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372£396£392£301
2017£334£339£317£324
2018£271£269£325£325
2019£355£282£297£321
2020£348£360£351£316
2021£375£341£340£355
2022£502£384£355£393
2023£433£346£383£396
2024£443£340£398£375
2025£407£313£369£386
2026£468£240£441£400
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanscombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swanscombe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,111
Band D£2,375
Band E£2,903
Band F£3,431
Band G£3,959
Band H£4,750

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Swanscombe ward.

Local councillors

Claire Pearce

Swanscombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Emma-Louise Helena Ben Moussa

Swanscombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Swanscombe

What is the average house price in Swanscombe?

The median sale price in Swanscombe is £310,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swanscombe?

Swanscombe has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swanscombe?

Swanscombe scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swanscombe sits around rank 8,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Swanscombe?

The average household income in Swanscombe is around £62,431 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Swanscombe?

Swanscombe is represented by 2 elected councillors: Claire Pearce (Labour Party) and Emma-Louise Helena Ben Moussa (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Swanscombe

DA100FL

Swanscombe

DA100JP

Mitchell Walk

DA100BF

Southfleet Road

DA100ND

Pentstemon Drive

DA100AJ

Church Road

DA100EL

Manor Road

DA100BG

Swanscombe Street

DA100HZ

Stanley Road

DA100HG

Church Road

DA100JQ

Park Road

DA100JZ

Swanscombe Street

DA100EA

Childs Crescent

DA100AD

The Grove

DA100DL

Wallace Gardens

DA100AA

All Saints Close

DA100JU

Gunn Road

DA100EE

Milton Street

DA100NH

Gilbert Close

DA100BS

Swanscombe

DA100JH

Lewis Road

DA100AZ

Stanhope Road

DA100EJ

Manor Road

DA100EB

Trebble Road

DA100LD

Caspian Way

DA100AG

High Street

DA100DP

Wright Close

DA100FJ

Swanscombe

DA100HE

Church Road

DA100NJ

Pentstemon Drive

DA100AH

High Street

DA100HX

Gasson Road

DA100LR

Milton Road

DA100HY

Stanley Road

DA100DB

Mayfields

DA100LT

Broomfield Road

DA100NG

Boleyn Way

DA100ET

Manor Road

DA100BQ

Swanscombe Street

DA100NA

Milton Road

DA100AX

Herbert Road

DA100BH

Sun Road

DA100BX

Keary Road

DA100EZ

Leonard Avenue

DA100AU

Stanhope Road

DA100BU

Keary Road

DA100DT

Milton Street

DA100HJ

Church Road

DA100JA

Sweyne Road

DA100JD

Ames Road

DA100LQ

London Road

DA100BY

Munford Drive

DA100AN

Stanhope Road

DA100LU

Broomfield Road

DA100DG

Milton Street

DA100AS

Stanhope Road

DA100ER

Irving Walk

DA100BB

Southfleet Road

DA100AF

Alma Road

DA100HQ

Church Road

DA100AR

Harmer Road

DA100DU

Bodle Avenue

DA100DR

Broad Road

DA100BP

Swanscombe Street

DA100LG

All Saints Close

DA100NF

Seymour Walk

DA100EY

Leonard Avenue

DA100DN

Milton Street

DA100JB

Ames Road

DA100NB

Pentstemon Drive

DA100DZ

Alamein Road

DA100HL

Church Road

DA100LE

Caspian Way

DA100LX

Milton Road

DA100DY

Alamein Road

DA100HD

Ames Road

DA100LH

Galley Hill Road

DA100HT

Ames Road

DA100EN

Bodle Avenue

DA100JG

Park Road

DA100HF

Church Road

DA100DJ

Milton Street

DA100LY

Milton Road

DA100DS

Moore Road

DA100DX

Alamein Road

DA100JT

Rectory Road

DA100JN

Gunn Road

DA100EW

Brenda Terrace

DA100AQ

High Street

DA100NE

Milton Road

DA100EU

Betsham Road

DA100HU

Ames Road

DA100EP

Durrant Way

DA100LW

Craylands Square

DA100LB

Caspian Way

DA100JF

Ames Road

DA100EQ

Alkerden Lane

DA100BT

Swanscombe Street

DA100JJ

Park Road

DA100FH

Milton Road

DA100EG

Alkerden Lane