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.
On average Sevenoaks has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 £58,530 per year. There are 64 schools in Sevenoaks: 42 primary (3 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).
Based on 1,328 recent sales, the median property price is £473,000 in Sevenoaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,750 up to £4,456,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 380 | £825,000 |
| Flats | 201 | £283,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 363 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 384 | £380,000 |
10 years price trend 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.