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Swanscombe

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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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£458,500	£468	£421,000	£445,000	£465,250	£473,050
Semi-Detached	13	£340,000	£396	£289,000	£320,000	£430,000	£460,000
Terraced	50	£302,500	£388	£241,800	£278,125	£345,000	£406,900
Flats	5	£165,000	£240	£78,800	£80,000	£187,000	£219,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swanscombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanscombe.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanscombe.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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