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Swanscombe

City in Thurrock, United Kingdom

Overview

Swanscombe is a charming riverside town in Thurrock, United Kingdom, characterized by its blend of historic roots and modern development. With easy rail access to London and a tranquil local atmosphere, it's both a commuter hotspot and a gateway to Kent's natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Thurrock
Population
15,732
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.45°, 0.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,575
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
709 mm
Internet Speed
252 Mbps
Upload
157 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
8
Parks
19
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
882.0
Airport
RCS
Distance
17 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 172 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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