Sway
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Sway in New Forest using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Sway a good place to live?
Sway may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in New Forest below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Sway at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Sway
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.25 per 1,000 people
Percentile
77th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Sway
House prices
Average sold price
£560,000
Percentile
92nd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Sway
Flood risk in Sway
Transport in Sway
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Sway a good place to live?
Sway may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Sway safe?
Sway ranks in the 77th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Sway?
The average sold price is £560,000, with house prices in the 92nd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Sway?
Schools rank in the 91st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Sway?
Nearby public profiles include Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge in New Forest and Lymington in New Forest.
