Town Pop. 9,662

Living in Swanscombe: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swanscombe is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 90/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the DA10 postcode district, Swanscombe scores lowest. It scores 8 points below the DA10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Broadband (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DA10 postcode district.

52
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Swanscombe scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
352.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 1,473 crimes
↑ 1855% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 609 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 326 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 239 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Other theft 188 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 567 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 1,798 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 203 crimes
  3. 3 Keary Road 57 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 14.2 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
63
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
55
7 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Leigh Academy Cherry OrchardPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Ebbsfleet Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leigh Academy EbbsfleetSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Manor Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Craylands SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Knockhall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Alkerden Church of England AcademySecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital1.1 mi
Queens Hospital8.9 mi
Basildon University Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,873 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Dartford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 310 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate67.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.5%Unemployed4.1%Retired12.7%Student3.6%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership51%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Dartford · 2026-27
A £1,583
B £1,847
C £2,111
D £2,375
E £2,903
F £3,431
G £3,958
H £4,750
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Swanscombe 0.7 mi
Greenhithe 0.7 mi
Ebbsfleet International 1.2 mi
J2 M25 2.7 mi
J30 M25 3.1 mi
J2 M25 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
90
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 114
Semi-detached £375,000 23
Terraced £331,000 52
Flat / Maisonette £217,500 31
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£206k £285k £366k £445k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ebbsfleet Valley 54 0.8 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Northfleet 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred 79 2.5 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Southfleet 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Purfleet-on-Thames 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Grays 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dartford 60 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanscombe a nice place to live?

Swanscombe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swanscombe is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Swanscombe?

Crime levels in Swanscombe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 3,402 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swanscombe?

Among the top-rated schools in Swanscombe are Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet Green Primary School and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Swanscombe in total.

What are house prices like in Swanscombe?

The current median house price in Swanscombe is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £375,000, terraced £331,000, flat £217,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 114 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Swanscombe in context

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Postcode districts in Swanscombe

DA10 60 ⇄
DA9 54 ⇄

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