About Swanley Bar

Swanley Bar is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the EN6 postcode area. It is situated near the A1 road, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of local amenities and green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, making it a suitable spot for those who appreciate nature. Local facilities include a few shops and a pub, which serve the community's needs. Swanley Bar is also close to larger towns, allowing for easy exploration of the wider Hertfordshire area.

School Ratings in Swanley Bar

Families in Swanley Bar have access to 101 local schools. St John's Preparatory and Senior School and Dame Alice Owen's School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Swanley Bar

Homes sell for an average of £676K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £579K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Swanley Bar

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Swanley Bar, with 36 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Swanley Bar

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Swanley Bar around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Swanley Bar

Swanley Bar benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,665 sales

Average Price £676K
£500 — £26.1M
Detached £923K 926
Semi £579K 1,378
Terraced £467K 468
Flat £290K 712

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

49 Primary
15 Secondary
37 Other
Lochinver House School 159 yards Gracewood Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Little Heath Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Stormont School 0.7 miles Darwin School Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Chase House School Good 0.8 miles Fenton Grange School Good 0.8 miles The Orchard School Good 0.8 miles The Mews Good 0.8 miles Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Good 0.8 miles Cranborne Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Queenswood School 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Swanley Bar IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Swanley Bar are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,079 Children (0-15) 18%
26,876 Working Age 59%
13,073 Older (60+) 29%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Swanley Bar 191 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Swanley Bar is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

65 Violence & Sexual Offences
36 Anti-Social Behaviour
20 Other Theft
18 Vehicle Crime
16 Drugs
12 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Burglary
7 Shoplifting
4 Public Order
3 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Brookmans Park Train Station 1.3 miles
Welham Green Train Station 2.4 miles
Hadley Wood Train Station 2.7 miles
Cuffley Train Station 3.3 miles
New Barnet Train Station 4.1 miles
Hatfield (Herts) Train Station 4.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Little Heath 0 yards Potters Bar 0.6 miles Brookmans Park 1.4 miles Northaw 1.9 miles Bell Bar 1.9 miles Ganwick Corner 1.9 miles South Mimms 2 miles The Ridgeway 2 miles Bentley Heath 2 miles Water End 2.2 miles Welham Green 2.2 miles Dancers Hill 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Hertsmere
County Hertfordshire
Ward Potters Bar Parkfield
Constituency Hertsmere
Parish Hertsmere, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in EN6 30 shown View all streets

Aberdale Gardens 5 Abingdon Place 1 Albemarle Avenue 2 Allandale Crescent 2 Alma Court 1 Anthorne Close 1 Archers Close 1 Ashwood Road 9 Auckland Road 6 Bacons Drive 3 Baker Street 11 Barnet Road 12 Barr Road 1 Bearwood Close 1 Beechwood Avenue 2 Berkeley Close 1 Bignell's Corner 3 Billy Lows Lane 8 Birch Grove 1 Blackbury Close 1 Blackhorse Lane 4 Blanche Lane 10 Blunesfield 1 Bornedene 1 Borough Way 3 Bowmans Close 2 Brackendale 3 Bradgate 4 Bradgate Close 2 Bridgefoot Lane 2

Postcodes in EN6 50 shown View all postcodes

EN6 1AE EN6 1AF EN6 1AG EN6 1AN EN6 1AQ EN6 1AU EN6 1AX EN6 1AZ EN6 1BB EN6 1BJ EN6 1BP EN6 1BT EN6 1BW EN6 1BX EN6 1BY EN6 1BZ EN6 1DA EN6 1DB EN6 1DD EN6 1DE EN6 1DG EN6 1DH EN6 1DN EN6 1DP EN6 1DQ EN6 1DT EN6 1EB EN6 1ED EN6 1EE EN6 1EG EN6 1EH EN6 1EJ EN6 1EL EN6 1EN EN6 1EP EN6 1ER EN6 1ES EN6 1ET EN6 1EU EN6 1EW EN6 1EX EN6 1EY EN6 1EZ EN6 1HA EN6 1HB EN6 1HD EN6 1HH EN6 1HL EN6 1HN EN6 1HP