Area Info for Swanley (Kent)

Overview of Swanley, Kent

Swanley is a town located in the county of Kent, South East England. It is situated approximately 15 miles south-east of London, making it a commuter town with good transport links to the capital. The town is part of the Sevenoaks district and has a rich history dating back to the medieval period.

History

Historically, Swanley developed as a small rural settlement, but it expanded significantly in the 20th century due to the arrival of the railway. The arrival of the railway station in the early 20th century facilitated growth and made Swanley an attractive location for commuters. The town has retained some of its historical features, including old churches and traditional buildings.

Transport

Swanley benefits from excellent transport connections. The town has its own railway station, Swanley Station, which provides direct services to London Victoria, London Charing Cross, and other destinations. The M25 motorway is nearby, offering easy access to the motorway network. Bus services also connect Swanley to surrounding towns and villages.

Community and Amenities

The town offers a range of amenities including shopping centres, supermarkets, schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Swanley has a vibrant community with local events and activities. The town centre features various shops, cafes, and restaurants catering to residents and visitors.

Natural Environment

Swanley is surrounded by green spaces and countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking. Notable nearby natural attractions include Swanley Park, which offers leisure facilities, a playground, and open spaces for relaxation.

Education

The town has several primary and secondary schools serving the local population. Educational institutions aim to provide quality education and support for children and young people in the area.

Economy

The local economy is primarily driven by retail, services, and commuting to nearby larger towns and London. Swanley's development as a residential area has contributed to its growth as a desirable place to live for those working in the capital and surrounding regions.
Education
School
Downsview Community Primary School0.00 miles
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy0.34 miles
Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley0.44 miles
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY
High Firs Primary School0.45 miles
Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR
Orchards Academy0.60 miles
St Mary`s Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
Horizon Primary Academy0.62 miles
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.70 miles
St Mary`s Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.92 miles
School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ
The Annex School House1.04 miles
Leyden Hatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS
Crockenhill Primary School1.17 miles
The Green, Crockenhill, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JG
Hextable Primary School1.19 miles
Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL
Joydens Wood Junior School2.11 miles
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE
Joydens Wood Infant School2.21 miles
Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD
The Anthony Roper Primary School2.24 miles
High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0AA
Wilmington Primary School2.26 miles
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys2.28 miles
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA
Health
Clinic
Kcc Social Services0.24 miles
17 High Street,, Swanley, BR8 8AE
Joydens Wood Medical Centre2.11 miles
111 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2ER
Oakview Hospital - London2.58 miles
Crockenhill Road, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4EP
Bracton Centre2.61 miles
Bracton Lane, off Leyton Cross Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7AF
Marie Stopes International Dartford Centre2.63 miles
32 Devon Road, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9AB
Summerhouse Surgery2.82 miles
Beaconsfield Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AE
Kent Clinics2.85 miles
Unit 3-7A Manor Road, 4healthy weight, Gravesend, Kent, DA1 1PX
Peter Gidney Neurological Care Centre3.06 miles
Darenth Road South, Darenth, Nr Dartford, Kent, DA2 7QT
Eldred Drive Clinic3.22 miles
Eldred Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4PE
Hearbase Broomwood Surgery3.26 miles
41 Broomwood Road, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JP
St Lawrence House3.61 miles
48a West Hill,, Dartford, DA1 2EU
Dartford Out-Patient Camhs3.64 miles
1 Twistleton Court, Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EN
St Pauls Cray Clinic3.65 miles
Mickleham Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2RJ
Chislehurst Road Clinic3.65 miles
55 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0DF
Plas Meddyg Surgery3.66 miles
40 Parkhill Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1HU
Specsavers Hearcare - London Se - Orpington3.79 miles
169 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LW
GP
Dr Jones D I & Partners0.41 miles
The Cedars Surgery, 26 Swanley Centre, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AH
The Oaks0.41 miles
The Oaks Partnership, Nightingale Way, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UP
Dr Muthappan A K0.92 miles
31a Main Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RB
Dr Arora R P2.11 miles
111 Summerhouse Drive, Joydens Wood, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2ER
Farningham Surgery2.42 miles
Farningham Surgery, Braeside Gorse Hill, Farningham, Dartford Kent, DA4 0JU
Drs Hunt Aburn & Auckloo2.63 miles
32 Devon Road, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9AB
Summerhouse Surgery2.82 miles
Beaconsfield Road, Bexley, DA5 2AE
Dr V Arudkumar2.94 miles
Cross Hall Surgery, 31 High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3NL
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY2.97 miles
29 Derry Downs, 29 Derry Downs, St Mary Cray, Orpington Kent, BR5 4DU
Dr BEGUM3.08 miles
322 High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Dr. Bamberger & Partners3.26 miles
Broomwood Road Surgery, 41 Broomwood Road, St Pauls Cray, Orpington Kent, BR5 2JP
Dr RING3.35 miles
The Crescent Surgery, 38 Marion Crescent, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 2DD
Gillmans Road Surgery3.41 miles
Gillmans Road Surgery, 1 Gillmans Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LA
Lowfield Medical Centre3.47 miles
Lowfield Medical Centre, 65-67 Lowfield Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1HP
Bennett Way Surgery3.50 miles
The Surgery, Bennett Way, Darenth, Kent, DA2 7JT
Dr Fernandes N B & Partners3.50 miles
Horsman`s Place Surgery, Instone Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JP
Hospital
BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital3.44 miles
Bucks Cross Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7RG
Livingstone Hospital3.73 miles
Livingstone Community Hospital, East Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SA
Queen Mary's Hospital3.80 miles
Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LT
Darent Valley Hospital4.21 miles
Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DA
Little Brook Hospital4.30 miles
Bow Arrow Lane, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PB
Orpington Hospital4.45 miles
Sevenoaks Road,, BR6 9JU
BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital4.72 miles
Manor Lane, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8ND
Erith and District Hospital5.66 miles
Park Crescent, Erith, Kent, DA8 3EE
Princess Royal University Hospital5.73 miles
Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ND
Bridgeways Day Hospital6.10 miles
Turpington Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8JA
Memorial Hospital (Greenwich)7.17 miles
Shooters Hill, Woolwich, London, SE18 3RG
Sevenoaks Hospital7.45 miles
Sevenoaks Hospital, Hospital Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PG
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove7.49 miles
Prestons Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AS
Bloomfield Court Hospital7.80 miles
69 Bloomfield Road, Woolwich, Greenwich, London, Greater London, SE18 7JN
BMI The Sloane Hospital8.14 miles
Albemarle Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5HS
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.15 miles
Stadium Road, London, SE18 4QH
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.38 miles
25 Swanley Centre, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TG
Asda Store Ltd0.39 miles
1 Alexander Grove, London Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UN
Boots0.42 miles
32 Swanley Centre, Swanley, BR8 7TL
Swanley Pharmacy0.42 miles
47 Swanley Centre, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TQ
Thales Pharmacy0.61 miles
31 Azalea Drive, 31 Azalea Drive, Kent, Swanley, BR8 8HS
Village Pharmacy0.92 miles
15 Main Road, Hextable, Kent, BR8 7RB
Joydens Wood Pharmacy1.99 miles
2 Birchwood Parade, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7NJ
McQueen's Pharmacy2.66 miles
Business Unit 3, Maplehurst Close, Dartford, Kent, Kent, DA2 7WX
Hobbs Pharmacy2.78 miles
Holmesdale Road, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9AF
Tesco Pharmacy2.93 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Edgington Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BN
Osbon Pharmacy2.96 miles
55 High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3NJ
Silversands Ltd3.11 miles
Anglesea Hlthy Living Ctr, 1 Kent Rd, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AD
Eldred Drive Pharmacy3.22 miles
RAN PHARMA LTD., 25 Eldred Drive, Ramsden Estate, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4PE
Hollytree Pharmacy3.27 miles
2 Hollytree Parade, Sidcup Hill,Footscray, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6JR
Lloydspharmacy3.35 miles
34 Marion Crescent, Poverest Road, St Mary Cray, Orpington,Kent, BR5 2DD
Priory Pharmacy3.42 miles
8 Carlton Parade, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0JB
Leisure
Park
FARNINGHAM WOOD1.39 miles
FRANKS HALL (Grade II Listed)2.33 miles
LULLINGSTONE CASTLE (Grade II Listed)2.53 miles
FOOTS CRAY MEADOWS3.13 miles
FOOTS CRAY PLACE (Grade II Listed)3.24 miles
PRIORY GARDENS, ORPINGTON (Grade II Listed)3.52 miles
HALL PLACE (Grade II Listed)3.64 miles
LULLINGSTONE & PRESTON HILL3.64 miles
DARENTH3.74 miles
SCADBURY PARK4.00 miles
LAMORBEY PARK (Grade II Listed)4.39 miles
SCADBURY ESTATE4.56 miles
BEACON WOOD4.74 miles
DANSON PARK BOG GARDEN5.02 miles
DANSON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.04 miles
RECTORY MEADOW5.15 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Swanley0.16 miles
Petrol Swanley, BR8 8AF
ASDA Swanley0.30 miles
London Road, Swanley, BR8 7UN
Iceland Swanley0.40 miles
Unit 25a, Swanley Shopping Centre, Kent, BR8 7TG
ALDI St Mary's Road0.56 miles
Swanley, BR8 7BU
Londis, Swanley0.60 miles
37 Azalea Drive, Swanley, BR8 8HY
Crockenhill Stores1.28 miles
4 The Broadway, Crockenhill, Swanley Kent BR8 8JH
SPAR Rontec Swanley 1.94 miles
Spar Store, Bp Rontec Swanley, Greater London, DA14 5JA
The Corner Shop1.99 miles
10 Birchwood Parade, Woodside Drive, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7NJ
Costcutter Wilmington2.27 miles
221 High Street, Wilmington, London, DA2 7BU
Costcutter Dartford2.49 miles
77 Main Road, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9HQ
Londis, Dartford2.66 miles
Unit 2, Maplehurst Close, Dartford, DA2 7WX
Co-op Dartford2.74 miles
South Darenth, DA4 9BD
Bexley Food & Wine2.78 miles
13 Old Bexley Lane, Bexley Kent DA5 2BL
Bedensfield Convenience Store2.79 miles
94 St James Way, Sidcup Kent DA14 5HF
Tesco Sidcup (Superstore)2.87 miles
Edgington Way, Sidcup, Greater London, DA14 5BN
Main Road Supermarket2.90 miles
6 Main Road, Orpington Kent BR5 3HG
Transport
Airport
Biggin Hill Airport7.81 miles
London City Airport9.46 miles
London Gatwick Airport22.30 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal22.35 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal22.58 miles
London Southend Airport25.20 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 427.56 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 227.80 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 127.86 miles
London Heathrow Airport27.94 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 328.24 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 529.40 miles
London Stansted Airport34.34 miles
Cambridge City Airport56.22 miles
Bus Stop
Goldsel Road (SE)0.20 miles
Goldsel Road (NW)0.21 miles
Lullingstone Avenue (S)0.24 miles
Homefield Close (SW)0.24 miles
Rogers Court (NW)0.24 miles
High Street (SE)0.25 miles
Homefield Close (NE)0.25 miles
Rogers Court (SE)0.25 miles
High Street (NW)0.29 miles
Woodlands Rise (SW)0.31 miles
Woodlands Rise (NE)0.33 miles
Bartholomew Way Asda (NW)0.35 miles
Beechenlea Corner (NW)0.38 miles
Bartholomew Way Asda (SE)0.40 miles
Asda ()0.43 miles
Beechenlea Corner (W)0.45 miles
Ferry Port
Woolwich Arsenal Pier8.41 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier8.63 miles
Gravesend Pier8.67 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal8.73 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier8.81 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier9.20 miles
Greenwich Pier10.30 miles
North Greenwich Pier10.51 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier10.88 miles
East India Pier11.11 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays11.55 miles
Canary Wharf Pier11.87 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier11.97 miles
St Katharine's Pier13.45 miles
Tower Pier13.70 miles
London Bridge City Pier13.86 miles
Railway Station
Swanley Rail Station0.64 miles
Farningham Road Rail Station2.27 miles
Eynsford Rail Station2.46 miles
St Mary Cray Rail Station3.33 miles
Bexley Rail Station3.43 miles
Crayford Rail Station3.63 miles
Albany Park Rail Station3.70 miles
Dartford Rail Station3.88 miles
Knockholt Rail Station4.14 miles
Chelsfield Rail Station4.22 miles
Sidcup Rail Station4.33 miles
Orpington Rail Station4.36 miles
Shoreham (Kent) Rail Station4.40 miles
Petts Wood Rail Station4.73 miles
Barnehurst Rail Station4.89 miles
Slade Green Rail Station4.98 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BR8 8A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment589
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
28, CHARNOCK

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NL		£480,000
2025-06-10
semidetached
freehold
17, BEECH AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8AU		£430,000
2025-06-09
semidetached
freehold
48, WEST VIEW ROAD

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8BW		£475,000
2025-06-02
semidetached
freehold
95, GLENDALE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8TP		£550,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
87, SWANLEY LANE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JF		£337,500
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
20, EMERSONS AVENUE
HEXTABLE
SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7WS		£750,000
2025-05-29
detached
freehold
44, SWANLEY LANE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JQ		£375,000
2025-05-23
terraced
freehold
40, CRANLEIGH DRIVE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NX		£525,000
2025-05-23
terraced
freehold
23, ST GEORGES ROAD

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8AY		£420,000
2025-05-16
semidetached
freehold
13, CASSTINE CLOSE
HEXTABLE
SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7LZ		£360,000
2025-05-16
detached
freehold
33, STATION ROAD

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8ES		£205,000
2025-05-15
terraced
freehold
114, GLENDALE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8TP		£465,000
2025-05-12
terraced
freehold
205, LULLINGSTONE AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JB		£220,000
2025-05-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
23, WEST VIEW ROAD

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8BN		£575,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
8, HIGH FIRS

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NS		£450,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
21, NUTLEY CLOSE
HEXTABLE
SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7LP		£384,000
2025-04-30
detached
freehold
55, SWANLEY LANE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JE		£450,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
3, WOODLANDS CLOSE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JU		£445,000
2025-04-08
semidetached
freehold
104, SWANLEY LANE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7LH		£492,000
2025-04-03
semidetached
freehold
5, GALA AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8FD		£510,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
4, CRAWFORDS
HEXTABLE
SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7PL		£540,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
40, LULLINGSTONE AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JW		£335,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
76, ARCHER WAY

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7XP		£415,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
117, CRANLEIGH DRIVE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NZ		£500,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
25, HAWTHORN PARK

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7FB		£650,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
32, NORTHVIEW

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7BQ		£350,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
10, SQUIRRELS CLOSE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7FF		£430,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
113, GLENDALE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8TP		£550,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
79, DISCOVERY DRIVE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8FB		£235,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, WEST VIEW ROAD

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8BW		£400,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
53, GOLDSEL ROAD

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8HA		£547,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
90, HOLLYTREE AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7BD		£415,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
43, DISCOVERY DRIVE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8FB		£285,000
2025-03-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
BERKELEY COURT (FLAT 30), NIGHTINGALE WAY

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7UD		£190,000
2025-03-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, BREMNER CLOSE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8TG		£325,000
2025-03-25
terraced
freehold
30, SWANLEY LANE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JQ		£361,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
63, PINKS HILL

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NN		£510,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
77, PINKS HILL

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NN		£625,000
2025-03-14
detached
freehold
5, VICTORIA HILL ROAD
HEXTABLE
SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7LL		£395,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
16, SALISBURY AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8DG		£475,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
83, CRANLEIGH DRIVE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8NZ		£412,500
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
11, WANSBURY WAY

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8DH		£502,500
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
67, GLENDALE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8TP		£480,000
2024-09-06
semidetached
freehold
7A, HIGH STREET

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8AE		£325,000
2024-08-16
terraced
freehold
41, WHITECROFT

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7YJ		£368,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
78, LULLINGSTONE AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JW		£388,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
7, KINGSWOOD AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 8AW		£355,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
64, LULLINGSTONE AVENUE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JW		£337,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
21, HAVEN CLOSE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7JY		£375,000
2025-03-19
semidetached
freehold
24, DAHLIA DRIVE

SWANLEY
KENT
BR8 7XS		£460,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
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