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Sevenoaks Town and St John's

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About

Sevenoaks Town is the central settlement of the Sevenoaks district in Kent. It functions as a key commercial and transport hub, anchored by its historic High Street. The area is situated near the northern edge of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is known for the Vine Cricket Ground, one of the oldest cricket venues in England, which has hosted matches for centuries.

St John's ward encompasses the town centre and immediate residential streets. It includes the Sevenoaks railway station, providing direct services to London. The ward contains the grounds of Knole House, a large medieval estate now managed by the National Trust. Local governance and many community services are focused within this central area, which features a mix of retail and public buildings.

Area overview

On average Sevenoaks Town and St John's has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sevenoaks Town and St John's is £82,478 per year. There are 5 schools in Sevenoaks Town and St John's: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sevenoaks Town and St John's is home to around 7,041 people, with a population density of about 1,132.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sevenoaks Town and St John's Population
7,041
Population density
1,132.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.01(+187%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.19(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.49(+16%)
Other theft
8.66(+55%)
Vehicle crime
7.24(+91%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,212
74.02%
Other White
850
12.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
170
2.41%
Chinese
116
1.65%
Other Asian
112
1.59%
Total population: 7,041

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,208
57.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
664
11.9%
Level 3 (A level)
633
11.35%
No qualifications
543
9.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
267
4.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,579

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
953
32.67%
Owns with a mortgage
806
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
765
26.23%
Other social rented
249
8.54%
Other forms of private rent
103
3.53%
Total households: 2,917

Property prices in Sevenoaks Town and St John's

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Sevenoaks Town and St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £2,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sevenoaks Town and St John's 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 Sevenoaks Town and St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£1,410,000
Flats54£340,625
Semi-Detached13£885,000
Terraced20£602,500

10 years median price trend in Sevenoaks Town and St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sevenoaks Town and St John's.

Data Sources

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