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Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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About

The Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount ward encompasses a largely rural and residential area on the southeastern fringe of the Sevenoaks district. It is characterised by scattered settlements, farmland, and significant woodland, including parts of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The ward contains the distinct villages of Halstead and Knockholt, along with the hamlet of Badgers Mount, each with their own character. Transport links are defined by the presence of the M25 motorway, which runs along the ward's northern boundary.

Knockholt village is known for its elevated position on the North Downs, offering extensive views over the surrounding Kent countryside. The area is notable for its network of public footpaths and bridleways crossing the agricultural land and woods. A specific local landmark is the Knockholt Pound, a historic roadside enclosure once used for stray animals. The ward maintains a quiet, village-centred atmosphere, with community life focused around local halls, churches, and the primary school in Halstead.

Area overview

On average Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is £66,767 per year. There are 2 schools in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is home to around 3,596 people, with a population density of about 224.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Population
3,596
Population density
224.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.85(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.84(+57%)
Other theft
5.56(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-40%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,213
89.4%
Other White
103
2.87%
Indian
41
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
34
0.95%
Total population: 3,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,028
34.97%
Level 3 (A level)
508
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
499
16.97%
No qualifications
383
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
297
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 2,940

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
650
45.71%
Owns with a mortgage
553
38.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
97
6.82%
Other social rented
73
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
24
1.69%
Total households: 1,422

Property prices in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

Median price£668,750
Price per sq ft£496
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£521K – £954K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £668,750 (about £496 per square foot) in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount area, with individual transactions ranging from £350,000 up to £2,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£950,000£488
Semi-Detached13£570,000£476
Terraced4£476,250£542

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£675,000£375,000£395,000
2017£780,000£410,000£357,500
2018£812,500£435,000£378,750
2019£773,750£435,000£445,000
2020£740,000£547,500£395,000
2021£770,000£526,250£407,500
2022£880,000£599,950£500,000
2023£930,000£463,500£460,000
2024£810,000£631,250£427,500
2025£870,000£566,250£442,500
2026£957,500£590,000£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£347£399
2017£423£398£411
2018£415£400£406
2019£438£456£414
2020£432£417£448
2021£519£466£473
2022£563£563£489
2023£613£539£608
2024£533£462£547
2025£501£476£586
2026£477£437£517
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the last year.

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.