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The Orchards

52 sales in the last 12 months · median £456,250 · Swale

Swale Council · Labour / Independent / Green coalition   28/47 seats · 60% · OCD 2026
69/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£456k
median price
+21.8%
5-year growth
80%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£456k
median sold price
8.8 yrs
of local pay to buy
+21.8%
5-year change
£440k
typical terraced
58 min
London — fastest
14
rail stations
80%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
3
grammar schools
71
schools total
45
Violence — most
7.8
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
656
green spaces
6.7
PM2.5 · WHO 5
349
eat & drink
102
shops
73.2%
gigabit
21
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

Score by what matters: AffordabilityCommuteSchoolsSafetyEnvironmentAmenities

Sold price trend from Swale +21.8%

£164k£220k£275k£331k20142025£310,000
£180,000 in 2014 → £310,000 in 2025 · across Swale
Below this neighbourhood: the map places The Orchards among Swale's neighbourhoods — go finer to individual streets and their sold-price history.

The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

The Orchards is a residential area in Kent with a median property price of £456,250. Detached houses command the highest median at £567,000, while flats are the most affordable at £242,500. The area has seen steady growth, with prices rising 21.8% over five years.

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Most properties rate as energy efficient, with 64.0% achieving EPC band C or better. Crime levels are moderate, with 145 incidents recorded in the most recent month, led by violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The neighbourhood ranks in the more deprived half nationally, with about 75% of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Schools nearby include Ethelbert Road Primary School and The Abbey School, both within walking distance. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide and moderate particulate levels. Broadband coverage is strong, with 98.2% superfast access. The area falls under Swale Borough Council, with council tax band D at £2,356.32.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-07-23T10:31:49Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Council tax & governance2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control)
Crime2026-05
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024-07
Environment2023–24
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01
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