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TN15 6BL

Botsom Lane

Fawkham and West Kingsdown

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Overview

Postcode TN15 6BL is located in a rural town, within the Fawkham and West Kingsdown ward of Sevenoaks in the South East region, and forms part of the West Kingsdown area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Kingsdown is £52,061 per year. The nearest station is Eynsford, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

West Kingsdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

West Kingsdown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West Kingsdown is £52,061 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from TN15 6BL.

Flood risk

No risk

West Kingsdown near TN15 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eynsford located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
4,209.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.44(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.18(-66%)
Other theft
3.48(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.09(-68%)
Vehicle crime
2.09(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
91.67%
African
13
4.33%
Other White
6
2%
Chinese
3
1%
Indian
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.74%
No qualifications
46
17.9%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.56%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
45.11%
Owns outright
54
40.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.02%
Shared ownership
5
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Fawkham and West Kingsdown

Median price£541,000
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£443K – £700K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £541,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Fawkham and West Kingsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £313,000 up to £1,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fawkham and West Kingsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£650,000£406
Semi-Detached13£458,000£439
Terraced8£376,500£452
Flats1£325,000£629

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fawkham and West Kingsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawkham and West Kingsdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£138,000£350,000£320,000
2017£515,000£225,000£365,000£335,000
2018£470,500£165,000£370,000£310,000
2019£547,500£167,500£385,000£327,500
2020£575,000£188,250£365,000£302,500
2021£575,000£242,000£408,500£325,000
2022£576,000£250,000£427,500£390,000
2023£610,000£600,000£400,000£365,000
2024£635,000£190,000£410,000£355,000
2025£650,000£450,000£467,500£372,500
2026£645,000£500,000£448,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawkham and West Kingsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fawkham and West Kingsdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380£378£329£363
2017£354£279£339£377
2018£355£348£386£397
2019£389£239£363£335
2020£407£420£409£343
2021£434£308£384£429
2022£439£465£417£433
2023£430£444£504£445
2024£449£508£425£455
2025£426£411£457£448
2026£397£422£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fawkham and West Kingsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fawkham and West Kingsdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN15 6BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN15 6BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 2025Letitia, Botsom Lane, Sevenoaks, TN15 6BLDetachedFreehold£500,000
19 Nov 202526, The Briars, Sevenoaks, TN15 6EZFlatsFreehold£325,000
02 Sept 202531, The Briars, Sevenoaks, TN15 6EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£313,000
15 Aug 202523, The Briars, Sevenoaks, TN15 6EZTerracedFreehold£370,000
27 Jan 202543, The Briars, Sevenoaks, TN15 6EZTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the TN15 6BL postcode area, located within West Kingsdown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN15 6BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableBirtley House Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt. Edmund's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN15 6BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN15 6BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily28 Hever Road, Sevenoaks, TN15 6HDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op FoodHever Road, Sevenoaks, TN15 6HDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPark & ShopMain Road Gorse Hill, Sevenoaks, TN15 6EXWalking directions to Park & Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sevenoaks district (2025-26).

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN15 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emily Bulford

Fawkham and West Kingsdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Lynda Harrison

Fawkham and West Kingsdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sean Kevin Malone

Fawkham and West Kingsdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Laura Trott

Sevenoaks - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSevenoaksE07000111
Parliamentary ConstituencySevenoaksE14001465
ParishWest KingsdownE04005010
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West KingsdownE02005093
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sevenoaks 007DE01024438
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN15 6BL

Is TN15 6BL (West Kingsdown) safe?

The area around TN15 6BL records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TN15 6BL?

The median sale price around TN15 6BL in West Kingsdown is £541,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN15 6BL?

There are 2 schools close to TN15 6BL, including Birtley House Independent School (Good) and St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TN15 6BL?

TN15 6BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN15 6BL (West Kingsdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks covering TN15 6BL is Laura Trott (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emily Bulford (Conservative and Unionist Party), Lynda Harrison (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sean Kevin Malone (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.