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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
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
22.01(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.51(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.21(+74%)
Other theft
10.8(+94%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+174%)
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

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£850,000
Flats25£215,000
Semi-Detached9£460,000
Terraced24£320,000

10 years median price trend in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth.

All postcodes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

DA49FE

Gorringe Avenue

DA40BS

Old Parsonage Mews

DA49AD

Paddock Close

DA49JF

Dartford Road

DA49AF

Holmesdale Road

DA49BY

The Street

BR88PP

London Road

DA40DN

High Street

DA40DS

Elizabeth Place

DA49JE

Dartford Road

DA49DL

Carleton Place

DA40BX

Alban Crescent

DA49AY

Mill Cottages

DA49BQ

Towers Wood

DA49JY

Rabbits Road

DA40DG

High Street

DA49AE

Holmesdale Road

DA49AR

New Road

DA49DG

The Bungalows

DA49ND

Victoria Drive

DA40AG

Lambourne Close

DA49LA

Canada Farm Road

DA49LE

Gills Road

DA49JS

Holmesdale Hill

DA49BF

Turners Place

DA49BS

Horton Road

TN156BT

London Road

DA49HX

Dartford Road

DA49LP

Gorringe Avenue

DA40DW

High Street

DA49DA

The Street

DA49DB

Rays Hill

DA40EB

Old Dartford Road

DA49AT

New Road

DA49LQ

Esparto Way

DA49BZ

The Street

DA49LR

Gorringe Avenue

DA40DF

South Terrace

DA40DU

Rablus Place

DA49DN

Holmesdale Hill

DA49AS

New Road

DA40BQ

Eynsford Road

DA40JX

Donkey Lane

DA40BP

South Hall Close

DA49LZ

Crandon Walk

DA38NX

Mussenden Lane

DA49DE

Lombard Street

DA40DQ

Horton Way

DA49BD

Horton Kirby Trading Estate

DA49BW

Fir Tree Cottages

DA40BL

The Limes

DA40JU

Gorse Hill

DA49FF

Esparto Way

DA49JN

Mussenden Lane

DA49LF

Gills Road

DA40DP

High Street

DA40JZ

Maplescombe Lane

DA49BN

Horton Road

DA38PJ

Gabriel Spring Road (East)

DA40JR

Farningham Hill Road

DA49DS

Glebe Place

DA40BD

Eynsford Road

DA40LD

Eglantine Lane

DA40DH

High Street

DA49LW

Esparto Way

DA49AN

East Hill

DA49AP

Shrubbery Road

DA49BG

The Grange

DA49DD

Russell Terrace

DA49JQ

Saxon Place

DA40DJ

Ropers Cottages

DA49LS

Gorringe Avenue

DA49JP

Holmesdale Road

DA40JN

London Road

DA49BH

Montgomery Road

DA49DP

Churchill Road

DA49JW

Mussenden Lane

DA49FA

Rabbits Road

DA49DJ

Rashleigh Way

DA49AL

Montgomery Road

DA49AX

Kingfisher Place

DA49DU

Stack Road

DA40DX

Dartford Road

DA49AZ

Viaduct Terrace

DA49BA

Station Road

BR88DY

Button Street

DA40BH

Till Avenue

DA49AW

East Hill

DA40DE

High Street

DA40LE

Catherine Villas

DA40BE

Oliver Crescent

DA40BY

Tilmans Mead

DA49AG

East Hill

DA49JG

Saxon Place

DA40JY

Maplescombe Lane

DA40LB

White Post Hill

DA49DW

Horton Road

DA49JX

Dean Bottom

DA49LT

Gorringe Avenue

DA40JT

Main Road Gorse Hill

Data Sources

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