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Kemsing & Otford

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About

Kemsing sits on the northern slopes of the North Downs, a linear village with a mix of older cottages and newer housing. The Pilgrims' Way passes through, linking to the historic trail from Winchester to Canterbury. The village centre has a church, a few shops, and a village green, maintaining a quiet, residential feel.

Otford lies in the Darent Valley, centred around a large, shallow pond known as the Duck Pond. The remains of a medieval Archbishop's Palace are a key historical site near the high street. The area is a commuter hub with a railway station, offering direct services to London, and is bordered by the River Darent and the M25 motorway.

Area overview

On average Kemsing & Otford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kemsing & Otford is £74,296 per year. There are 3 schools in Kemsing & Otford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kemsing & Otford is home to around 7,566 people, with a population density of about 532.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kemsing & Otford Population
7,566
Population density
532 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.9(-62%)
Vehicle crime
4.63(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.36(-62%)
Other theft
3.57(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,848
90.52%
Other White
296
3.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.86%
Irish
53
0.7%
Indian
45
0.59%
Total population: 7,565

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,449
40.79%
Level 3 (A level)
971
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
866
14.42%
No qualifications
771
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,004

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,373
46.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,065
35.77%
Other social rented
252
8.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
180
6.05%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.28%
Total households: 2,977

Property prices in Kemsing & Otford

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 in Kemsing & Otford area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kemsing & Otford 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 Kemsing & Otford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£925,000
Semi-Detached38£590,000
Terraced16£369,250

10 years median price trend in Kemsing & Otford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kemsing & Otford.

Data Sources

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