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Sevenoaks West & Chevening

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About

Sevenoaks West & Chevening is a largely residential area on the western edge of Sevenoaks, Kent. It includes the village of Chevening, known for its historic estate and countryside surroundings. The area features a mix of housing, from detached homes to smaller terraced properties, with green spaces like Knole Park nearby.

Chevening House, a 17th-century mansion, is a notable landmark and serves as the official residence of the UK Foreign Secretary. The area benefits from good transport links, including the A21 and M25, while maintaining a quieter, semi-rural feel. Local amenities include primary schools, shops, and pubs, with easy access to Sevenoaks town centre for additional services.

Area overview

On average Sevenoaks West & Chevening has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sevenoaks West & Chevening is £89,100 per year. There are 5 schools in Sevenoaks West & Chevening: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sevenoaks West & Chevening Population
9,640
Population density
443.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,677
79.65%
Other White
815
8.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
237
2.46%
Indian
187
1.94%
Chinese
155
1.61%
Total population: 9,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,474
42.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,384
40.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
10.09%
Other social rented
135
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.88%
Total households: 3,449

Property prices in Sevenoaks West & Chevening

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £852,502 in Sevenoaks West & Chevening area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £4,456,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sevenoaks West & Chevening 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 West & Chevening over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£1,225,000
Flats8£360,000
Semi-Detached30£690,000
Terraced13£490,000

10 years median price trend in Sevenoaks West & Chevening

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sevenoaks West & Chevening.

Data Sources

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