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Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

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About

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth form a ward in the northern part of the Sevenoaks district. The area is defined by the River Darent, which flows through the settlements, and the surrounding agricultural land. It is situated near the M20 and M25 motorways, providing connections to London and the coast. The landscape includes a mix of historic village cores and more recent residential developments on the outskirts.

The ward contains several notable historic buildings, including the medieval Farningham Mill and the 18th-century Horton Kirby Hall. The Darenth Valley Path follows the river, offering walking routes through the countryside. The area has a distinct character separate from the main town of Sevenoaks, with local shops and services centred in the individual villages.

Area overview

On average Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is £64,294 per year. There are 1 schools in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is home to around 4,907 people, with a population density of about 243.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Population
4,907
Population density
243.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.56(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.53(+43%)
Other theft
10.39(+85%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.15(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,465
91.01%
Other White
145
2.96%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
46
0.94%
Irish
36
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.67%
Total population: 4,906

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,152
28.53%
No qualifications
746
18.47%
Level 3 (A level)
689
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
660
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
445
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 4,038

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
806
38.34%
Owns with a mortgage
734
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
9.8%
Other social rented
188
8.94%
Shared ownership
69
3.28%
Total households: 2,102

Property prices in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£380
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £455K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£850,000£477
Semi-Detached8£460,000£433
Terraced20£362,500£418
Flats30£225,000£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,750£225,000£361,000£265,000
2017£640,000£215,000£370,000£300,000
2018£662,500£195,000£339,500£297,500
2019£585,000£205,000£382,500£307,000
2020£638,500£202,250£332,500£312,500
2021£650,000£208,500£382,500£310,000
2022£782,000£225,000£423,500£335,000
2023£595,000£228,500£430,000£326,250
2024£563,500£215,000£440,000£322,500
2025£850,000£227,000£460,000£355,000
2026£875,000£215,000£370,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£441£316£381£398
2017£390£334£340£367
2018£413£333£340£358
2019£395£312£382£374
2020£396£336£356£374
2021£459£336£397£397
2022£445£357£430£422
2023£494£366£396£373
2024£511£354£398£420
2025£496£364£423£429
2026£477£344£570£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth safe?

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth records about 60 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?

The median sale price in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is £315,000 (about £380 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth sits around rank 21,476 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?

The average household income in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is around £64,294 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is represented by 2 elected councillors: Alan James White (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Laurence Ball (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

DA49LZ

Crandon Walk

DA49NA

Victoria Drive

DA49LF

Gills Road

DA49DR

Forge Lane

DA40DS

Elizabeth Place

DA40LD

Eglantine Lane

DA49LG

Southdowns

DA40DP

High Street

DA49AT

New Road

DA49BN

Horton Road

DA40BQ

Eynsford Road

DA40DA

Lavender Bank

DA49DN

Holmesdale Hill

DA40AG

Lambourne Close

DA49JH

Calfstock Lane

DA49ND

Victoria Drive

DA49AR

New Road

DA49DF

Lombard Street

DA49LQ

Esparto Way

DA49JG

Saxon Place

DA49DT

East Lane

DA40JW

Main Road

DA49HX

Dartford Road

DA40DG

High Street

DA49AL

Montgomery Road

DA49JY

Rabbits Road

DA49AQ

Holmesdale Road

DA49HU

Mallys Place

DA49FB

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

BR88PP

London Road

DA40DQ

Horton Way

DA49DJ

Rashleigh Way

DA40LF

Mary Villas

DA49LN

Esparto Way

DA40DX

Dartford Road

DA49JE

Dartford Road

DA49BZ

The Street

DA40BZ

Beesfield Lane

DA49BH

Montgomery Road

DA40JS

Button Street

DA49AX

Kingfisher Place

DA40BH

Till Avenue

DA40DB

High Street

DA49BY

The Street

DA49DG

The Bungalows

DA49HT

Millstone Mews

DA49AD

Paddock Close

DA49DS

Glebe Place

DA40DD

Hillside

DA49BA

Station Road

DA49BQ

Towers Wood

DA40BS

Old Parsonage Mews

DA40JT

Main Road Gorse Hill

DA49AW

East Hill

DA49DD

Russell Terrace

DA49AY

Mill Cottages

DA40DE

High Street

DA49JQ

Saxon Place

DA40DT

High Street

DA40BY

Tilmans Mead

DA49DQ

School Lane

DA49LY

Alexandra Walk

DA49DE

Lombard Street

DA49BP

The Street

DA49BD

Horton Kirby Trading Estate

DA40JU

Gorse Hill

DA40BD

Eynsford Road

DA49DL

Carleton Place

DA49LS

Gorringe Avenue

DA40EB

Old Dartford Road

DA49NB

Victoria Drive

DA40DJ

Ropers Cottages

DA40DW

High Street

DA40DF

South Terrace

DA49AP

Shrubbery Road

DA40JR

Farningham Hill Road

DA49DB

Rays Hill

DA49JF

Dartford Road

DA49FF

Esparto Way

DA49LX

Prince Charles Avenue

DA40BJ

Valley View Terrace

DA40JP

London Road

DA40BE

Oliver Crescent

DA49AH

Coopers Close

DA40BX

Alban Crescent

DA49LE

Gills Road

DA40LB

White Post Hill

DA49DP

Churchill Road

DA49BF

Turners Place

DA49BU

Bexley Cottages

DA49JP

Holmesdale Road

DA40JX

Donkey Lane

DA40DZ

Dartford Road

DA49BS

Horton Road

DA49JJ

Hill Farm Mews

DA40BP

South Hall Close

DA49JS

Holmesdale Hill

DA38NX

Mussenden Lane

DA49DA

The Street

DA40DU

Rablus Place

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.