Sold price trend +15.2%
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Swale is a local authority district in Kent with a population of 151,677. The median house price stands at £295,000, with 2,026 sales in the past 12 months. Over the past five years, prices have risen 15.2 per cent.
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The median price-to-earnings ratio is 8.8, suggesting moderate affordability relative to workplace earnings of £34,776. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Swale overall. The area has 49 primary schools and 9 secondary schools; 22 secondary schools and primaries are rated good or better by Ofsted. Crime stands at 10.2 per 1,000 population, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting among the top categories. The median age is 41.1 years, and 67.0 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Air quality is good for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for fine particulates. Rail connectivity is strong, with 14 stations and a commute of 69 minutes from Teynham to London Victoria. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 66.3 per cent of properties. The council tax band D charge is £2,356.32 for 2026/27.
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