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About

Eynsford ward encompasses the village of the same name along the River Darent, situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is characterised by its historic core, with flint and timber-framed buildings lining the main street. Lullingstone Castle, a historic manor house with its grounds, forms a significant landmark within the parish. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling chalk downland and agricultural fields, defining the rural character of this part of the Sevenoaks district.

The ward includes the hamlet of Crockenhill to the north. A notable local feature is the shallow ford across the River Darent, from which the village derives its name and which remains a visible part of the landscape. The area is served by Eynsford railway station on the Southeastern line. Community life centres on the village high street, the parish church, and the open public spaces along the riverbank, which provide a focus for local activity.

Area overview

On average Eynsford has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eynsford is £64,294 per year. There are 1 schools in Eynsford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eynsford is home to around 1,863 people, with a population density of about 118.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eynsford Population
1,863
Population density
118.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.91(+127%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.86(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(+50%)
Vehicle crime
6.98(+88%)
Other theft
5.9(+5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,706
91.67%
Other White
51
2.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
1.13%
Irish
15
0.81%
Indian
10
0.54%
Total population: 1,861

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
581
37.34%
Level 3 (A level)
264
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
241
15.49%
No qualifications
216
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
123
7.9%
Total 16+ residents: 1,556

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
394
49%
Owns with a mortgage
246
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
68
8.46%
Other social rented
66
8.21%
Other forms of private rent
18
2.24%
Total households: 804

Property prices in Eynsford

Median price£585,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£397K – £683K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Eynsford area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eynsford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£766,000£596
Semi-Detached12£570,000£573
Terraced7£370,000£506

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eynsford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eynsford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£620,000£175,000£396,000£380,000
2017£775,000£237,500£376,000£325,000
2018£655,000£277,500£511,425£365,000
2019£715,000£247,500£555,000£355,000
2020£816,000£217,500£540,000£390,000
2021£875,000£247,500£472,500£400,000
2022£772,500£275,000£663,000£396,500
2023£750,000£190,000£575,000£420,000
2024£750,000£335,000£530,000£375,000
2025£800,000£245,000£592,500£367,500
2026£710,000£444,000£389,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eynsford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eynsford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472£313£316£458
2017£472£382£465£509
2018£448£423£442£482
2019£479£393£571£444
2020£487£360£442£477
2021£510£406£452£470
2022£561£370£505£510
2023£544£304£481£557
2024£497£519£515£553
2025£593£406£554£540
2026£492£658£499
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eynsford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eynsford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Eynsford

Is Eynsford safe?

Eynsford records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Eynsford?

The median sale price in Eynsford is £585,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Eynsford?

Eynsford has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Eynsford?

Eynsford scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Eynsford sits around rank 26,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Eynsford?

The average household income in Eynsford is around £64,294 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Eynsford?

Eynsford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michael Graham Barker (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.