BR8 (Swanley) in Greater London has demonstrated modest capital appreciation with a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, whilst rental returns have significantly outpaced this with 5.0% annual growth over the same period. The district scores 54.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. Population growth remains minimal at 0.5% over five years, suggesting demographic stability rather than rapid expansion. Currently classified in a latent gentrification stage, the area presents a rental-focused investment profile where income yields appear stronger than capital growth expectations. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental demand relative to price appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Swanley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.6 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
Swanley (BR8) common questions
Is Swanley up and coming?
Swanley (BR8) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 34% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Swanley safe?
Swanley has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Swanley?
The average property price in Swanley (BR8) is £420k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swanley?
The median monthly rent in Swanley (BR8) is £1,650 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swanley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dagenham (RM10), Dagenham (RM9), Dagenham (RM8), Romford (RM7), Erith (DA8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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