Side-by-side comparison of BR5 Orpington and BR8 Swanley covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BR8 is the more affordable option at £410,000 median vs £450,000 in BR5. BR8 has lower recorded crime (2,048 vs 5,331 offences over 13 months). BR5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BR5 Orpington | BR8 Swanley |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £450,000 | £410,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,140 | £2,522 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,331 | 2,048 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 93.3 | 34.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.9 | 90.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.