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Dunton Green and Riverhead

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About

Dunton Green and Riverhead form the northern gateway to the Sevenoaks district, characterised by a mix of residential development and significant transport corridors. The area is bordered by the M25 motorway to the north and the A25 road runs through it, creating a well-connected but sometimes bustling environment. Housing includes a range of estates and older properties, with open spaces like the recreation ground providing local leisure facilities. The presence of the railway station offers direct services into London, underpinning its commuter function.

The ward contains large areas of Green Belt land, including working agricultural fields and wooded slopes that form part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty's fringe. The settlement of Riverhead is known for its historic village green, a traditional triangular common with a pond, flanked by period buildings and public houses. This open space hosts annual events like a summer fete, acting as a focal point for the community amidst the surrounding modern infrastructure and traffic flow.

Area overview

On average Dunton Green and Riverhead has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunton Green and Riverhead is £73,485 per year. There are 2 schools in Dunton Green and Riverhead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunton Green and Riverhead is home to around 6,049 people, with a population density of about 895.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunton Green and Riverhead Population
6,049
Population density
895.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.37(-48%)
Vehicle crime
9.26(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.76(-24%)
Other theft
6.45(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,789
79.13%
Other White
494
8.16%
Chinese
115
1.9%
Indian
98
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
88
1.45%
Total population: 6,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,257
48.88%
Level 3 (A level)
724
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
12.45%
No qualifications
479
10.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
313
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,617

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
972
38.77%
Owns outright
664
26.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
18.95%
Other social rented
203
8.1%
Shared ownership
127
5.07%
Total households: 2,507

Property prices in Dunton Green and Riverhead

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 in Dunton Green and Riverhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,750 up to £1,898,200.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunton Green and Riverhead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunton Green and Riverhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£1,080,000
Flats29£290,000
Semi-Detached15£646,500
Terraced27£555,000

10 years median price trend in Dunton Green and Riverhead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunton Green and Riverhead.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.