Town Pop. 895

Living in Swanley Village: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swanley Village comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the BR8 postcode district, Swanley Village scores lowest. Against the wider BR8 district average of 51/100, that is 8 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Swanley Village sits 8 points below the BR8 district figure of 69/100. For the surrounding area, see BR8 postcode district.

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Swanley Village scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
133 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 36 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 34 crimes
  2. 2 Beechenlea Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Rogers Court 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 11.356 · PM2.5 7.803 · PM10 13.399 µg/m³
65
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
51
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Hextable Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Parkwood Hall Co-Operative AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Downsview Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital3.1 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital6.2 mi
University Hospital Lewisham9.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cedars Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,860 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
19
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.1%Student4.6%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Sevenoaks · 2026-27
A £1,681
B £1,962
C £2,242
D £2,522
E £3,082
F £3,643
G £4,203
H £5,044
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Swanley 1.5 mi
Farningham Road 1.7 mi
Eynsford 2.9 mi
J3 M25 0.5 mi
J3 M25 0.8 mi
J1 M20 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swanley Village in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hextable 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Swanley 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Dartford) 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Joyden's Wood 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Darenth and Sutton at Hone 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Farningham 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Crockenhill 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Horton Kirby 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eynsford 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dartford 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Speed Gate 0 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanley Village a nice place to live?

Swanley Village has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swanley Village is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Swanley Village?

Swanley Village has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swanley Village?

Among the top-rated schools in Swanley Village are Hextable Primary School, Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy and St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Swanley Village in total.

Swanley Village in context

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Postcode districts in Swanley Village

BR8 51 ⇄

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