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Kemsing & Otford

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About

Kemsing and Otford are neighbouring villages in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, offering a mix of rural charm and convenient transport links. Kemsing is a small village with a historic church and a traditional high street, while Otford is slightly larger, known for its picturesque pond and medieval heritage. Both areas are surrounded by rolling countryside, providing easy access to walking trails and outdoor activities.

The villages benefit from good transport connections, with Otford having a mainline railway station offering direct services to London. Local amenities include pubs, shops, and primary schools, catering to everyday needs. The nearby North Downs and National Trust sites, such as Otford Mount, add to the area’s appeal for nature lovers. Kemsing and Otford balance quiet village life with accessibility to larger towns like Sevenoaks.

Area overview

On average Kemsing & Otford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 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 of residents in Kemsing & Otford is £58,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Kemsing & Otford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 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
Detached33£870,000
Semi-Detached42£585,000
Terraced17£369,500

10 years median price trend in Kemsing & Otford

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

All postcodes in Kemsing & Otford

TN145ND

Willow Park

TN156DZ

Pilgrims Way

TN156QG

Copperfields

TN156QJ

West End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.