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About

Sevenoaks is a district in Kent, South East England, covering an area of approximately 370 square kilometres. It includes the town of Sevenoaks, along with several villages such as Westerham, Edenbridge, and Otford. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with large areas of woodland and farmland. The North Downs run through the region, providing scenic views and walking trails. Knole Park, a historic deer park, is one of the district’s key landmarks.

The area has strong transport links, with the M25 and M20 motorways nearby, and direct rail services to London. Sevenoaks town is a commercial hub, offering shopping and leisure facilities, while the surrounding villages retain a quieter, more traditional character. The district has a mix of housing, from historic cottages to modern developments. Schools in the area, including Sevenoaks School, are well-regarded. The district balances accessibility to London with the benefits of countryside living.

Area overview

On average Sevenoaks has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sevenoaks is £58,549 per year. There are 64 schools in Sevenoaks: 42 primary (3 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sevenoaks Population
120,514
Population density
326.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103,116
85.56%
Other White
6,272
5.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,347
1.12%
African
1,332
1.11%
Indian
1,326
1.1%
Total population: 120,515

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,769
38.29%
Owns with a mortgage
16,297
33.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,572
11.37%
Other social rented
5,469
11.16%
Social rents from council
996
2.03%
Total households: 49,014

Property prices in Sevenoaks

Based on 1,434 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Sevenoaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,750 up to £4,456,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sevenoaks 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached409£850,000
Flats214£270,000
Semi-Detached406£495,498
Terraced405£375,000

10 years median price trend in Sevenoaks

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

All wards in Sevenoaks

Ash and New Ash Green

Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge

Cowden and Hever

Crockenhill and Well Hill

Dunton Green and Riverhead

Edenbridge North and East

Edenbridge South and West

Eynsford

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

Fawkham and West Kingsdown

Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

Hartley and Hodsoll Street

Hextable

Kemsing

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

Otford and Shoreham

Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

Seal and Weald

Sevenoaks Eastern

Sevenoaks Kippington

Sevenoaks Northern

Sevenoaks Town and St John's

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

Swanley St Mary's

Swanley White Oak

Westerham and Crockham Hill

Data Sources

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