Sold price trend +15.2%
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Swale is a borough in Kent with a population of 151,676. The median property price stands at £295,000, with 2,026 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 15.2% over five years. Most homes are semi-detached (33.7%) or terraced (29.8%), with 67.0% owner-occupied.
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About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Swale overall. Crime recorded 1,343 incidents in May 2026, equivalent to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. The area has 71 schools including 3 grammar schools; 20 of 26 Ofsted-rated schools are good or better. Median age is 41.1 years, with 92.0% born in the UK. Employment stands at 56.7%, with 43.2% of households having two or more cars. Air quality shows low nitrogen dioxide (7.8) and moderate particulate matter (6.8). Gigabit broadband coverage reaches 66.3%. Council tax for band D is £2,356.32 in 2026/27.
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