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About

West Kingsdown is a village and civil parish in the district of Sevenoaks in north-west Kent. The settlement sits on the lower slopes of the North Downs and is surrounded by farmland, orchards and horse paddocks. The village centre includes a parade of shops, a handful of pubs, a primary school and a community hall that hosts local groups and clubs. Housing ranges from older cottages to post-war and more recent estates, reflecting steady growth since the mid 20th century. Local services are oriented around parish life and weekday commuting.

The parish boundary includes Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, where the climb and turn at Paddock Hill Bend is a landmark for visitors and competitors; race days influence traffic and parking in the area. Public footpaths thread the fields and link to lanes along the chalk escarpment, used for walking and cycling. Agricultural activity continues on the valley floors and smallholdings. Parish meetings and local planning discussions commonly balance event traffic, housing needs and protection of the surrounding farmland.

Area overview

On average West Kingsdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Kingsdown is £52,061 per year. There are 4 schools in West Kingsdown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Kingsdown is home to around 6,024 people, with a population density of about 266.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Kingsdown Population
6,024
Population density
266.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.41(-29%)
Other theft
9.63(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.3(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+21%)
Vehicle crime
5.64(+52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,466
90.71%
Other White
121
2.01%
Irish
70
1.16%
Indian
63
1.05%
African
51
0.85%
Total population: 6,026

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,245
24.32%
No qualifications
1,201
23.46%
Level 3 (A level)
836
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,355
52.48%
Owns with a mortgage
804
31.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
166
6.43%
Other social rented
148
5.73%
Other forms of private rent
53
2.05%
Total households: 2,582

Property prices in West Kingsdown

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in West Kingsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £313,000 up to £1,975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Kingsdown 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 West Kingsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£490,000
Detached40£645,000
Terraced8£372,500
Semi-Detached18£470,000

10 years median price trend in West Kingsdown

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

All postcodes in West Kingsdown

TN156JA

Ash Tree Close

TN156EZ

The Briars

TN156JB

Fawkham Road

TN156ER

London Road

TN157ED

Terrys Lodge Road

TN156JZ

Birchway

DA37BQ

Castle Hill

TN156DQ

Neal Road

TN156JF

Fawkham Road

TN156DU

Hever Avenue

TN156HB

Hever Road

DA38NZ

Three Gates Road

TN156EL

London Road

TN156DA

Whitegates Avenue

TN156LF

Ash Tree Drive

DA38NS

Woodman Villas

TN156EE

Howells Close

TN156LQ

Ash Tree Drive

TN156JG

Hollywood Lane

TN156FQ

Hailwood Place

TN156BP

Main Road Gorse Hill

TN156LJ

Kingsingfield Road

TN156JW

The Green

TN156HT

Beacon Row

TN156JJ

The Grove

TN156EH

London Road

TN156BQ

Blue Chalet Industrial Park

DA38PU

Brands Hatch Park

TN156HG

Hever Avenue

TN156AF

Tinkerpot Rise

TN156EY

Rushetts Road

TN156XY

Knatts Valley Road

TN156DW

Regency Close

DA38EQ

Valley Road

TN156BZ

Main Road Gorse Hill

TN156JL

School Lane

TN156BU

Millfield Road

DA38NN

Fawkham Green Road

TN156DG

Neal Road

TN156UB

Meadow Bank Close

DA38NW

Fawkham Green Road

TN156BB

James Avenue

TN157EG

Ash Lane

TN156DB

Multon Road

TN156DE

Neal Road

TN156BL

Botsom Lane

TN156UA

Pound Bank Close

TN156DX

Hever Avenue

DA38NL

Fawkham Green

TN156JD

Forge Lane

DA37BG

Castle Hill

DA38LX

Valley Road

TN156AE

Knatts Valley Road

TN156ES

London Road

TN156HR

Mitchem Close

TN156HJ

Penshurst Close

TN156YG

Cherry Tree Grove

TN156BG

Ashworth Avenue

TN156UF

Blackthorn Close

DA38NQ

Brands Hatch Road

TN156BE

James Avenue

TN156BH

Carter Avenue

TN156EF

Turners Court

TN156AW

School Lane

TN156HQ

Hever Avenue

TN156JH

School Lane

DA38LY

Valley Road

TN156AX

Fawkham Road

TN156YD

East Hill Road

TN156LD

Warland Road

DA38NF

Gallows Wood

TN156YF

Ashen Grove Road

TN156YH

Ashen Grove Road

TN156AT

Bennetts Avenue

TN156LT

Ash Tree Court

TN156BS

Millfield Road

TN156HE

Hever Avenue

TN156DF

Neal Road

TN156BW

London Road

TN156DS

Hever Avenue

TN156JU

Fawkham Road

TN156BN

Botsom Lane

TN156AU

Pells Lane

TN156EW

London Road

TN156DP

Gillies Road

TN156EB

Hever Road

TN156HN

Hever Wood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.