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About

Kemsing is a ward located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, covering the village of Kemsing and surrounding rural areas. The ward sits on the northern edge of the North Downs, offering a mix of residential and agricultural land. It is connected to nearby towns by the A225 road, providing access to Sevenoaks and Otford. The area has a small primary school, a village hall, and a few local businesses, maintaining a quiet, community-focused atmosphere.

The landscape around Kemsing features rolling fields and woodland, with footpaths linking to the North Downs Way. The ward includes parts of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Housing ranges from historic cottages to newer developments, catering to a mix of families and older residents. Public transport options are limited, with a few bus routes serving the area, making it largely car-dependent. Kemsing retains a rural character while being within easy reach of larger towns.

Area overview

On average Kemsing has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kemsing is £58,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Kemsing: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kemsing Population

4,327

Population density

483.6 per km²

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

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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Kemsing area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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	18	£845,000	£512,000	£700,000	£990,250	£1,661,250
Semi-Detached	27	£570,000	£427,000	£500,000	£607,500	£806,000
Terraced	15	£369,000	£268,500	£329,000	£424,250	£595,400

10 years median price trend in Kemsing

Data Sources

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

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

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