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About

Kemsing ward lies on the northern slopes of the North Downs, forming a distinct part of the Sevenoaks district. The settlement pattern is primarily linear, following the historic route of the Pilgrims' Way along the spring line. Land use is a mix of residential areas, agricultural fields, and areas of woodland, with the village centre containing local shops and services. The ward's geography creates a clear separation from the main urban area of Sevenoaks town.

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin dates to the 12th century and is a focal point. A local landmark is the Kemsing Down Millennium Stone, a large sarsen stone erected in 2000. The area is a starting point for walks onto the National Trust-owned Toys Hill and through the surrounding downland landscape. Public transport connections, including a railway station on the Southeastern line, provide links to London and the Kent coast.

Area overview

On average Kemsing has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kemsing is £74,296 per year. There are 1 schools in Kemsing: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kemsing is home to around 4,327 people, with a population density of about 483.6 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kemsing Population

4,327

Population density

483.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.64(-57%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.55(-55%)

Vehicle crime

3.24(-13%)

Other theft

3(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

1.85(-71%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,911

90.39%

Other White

162

3.74%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.04%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.72%

Other Asian

0.67%

Total population: 4,327

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,299

37.95%

Level 3 (A level)

562

16.42%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

498

14.55%

No qualifications

485

14.17%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

323

9.44%

Total 16+ residents: 3,423

Housing

Owns outright

771

44.8%

Owns with a mortgage

605

35.15%

Other social rented

159

9.24%

Private landlord or letting agency

119

6.91%

Shared ownership

1.69%

Total households: 1,721

Property prices in Kemsing

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Kemsing area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £1,725,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£745,000	£446,000	£665,625	£1,002,500	£1,683,750
Terraced	12	£379,750	£318,065	£332,500	£447,625	£599,600
Semi-Detached	29	£570,000	£465,000	£500,000	£600,000	£798,000

10 years median price trend in Kemsing

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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