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BR8

SWANLEY

Greater London, London, England

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BR8 covers SWANLEY in Greater London, London.

Avg price £402,730
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 63% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£402,730

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% above national avg

Crime Rate

29.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

63% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

278 Mbps

Property Prices in BR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BR8 is £402,730, which is 69% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in BR8 cost 40.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BR8 have risen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £599,348 117
Semi-detached £434,714 358
Terraced £362,464 265
Flat £248,610 164
All types £402,730 927

5-Year Price History

£391K £397K £403K £409K £415K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BR8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 29.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BR8 has a crime rate well 63% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BR8 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Crockenhill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
High Firs Primary School Primary Good mi
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi
Downsview Community Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

335,319

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BR8 are 278.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BR8 is collected by Bromley. The Band D rate is £1,842/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BR8 — SWANLEY

Area Summary

BR8 (SWANLEY) offers above-average property prices (£402,730, 40% above national average), low crime (63% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (278 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BR8 SWANLEY

What is the average house price in BR8 SWANLEY?
The average house price in BR8 (SWANLEY) is £402,730, based on 927 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is BR8 SWANLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in BR8 is significantly below the national average (29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BR8 SWANLEY?
The population of BR8 (SWANLEY) is approximately 335,319 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BR8?
The average broadband download speed in BR8 is 278 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BR8 SWANLEY?
There are 12 schools in or near BR8. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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