Town Pop. 302

Living in Ash (Sevenoaks): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ash (Sevenoaks) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Ash (Sevenoaks) most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the TN15 postcode district. Against the wider TN15 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN15 postcode district.

39
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Ash (Sevenoaks) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Ash (Sevenoaks).
Or compare:
TN15 0AA TN15 6AA TN15 7AA TN15 8AD TN15 9AA TN15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
721.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↑ 924% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 1750% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 1342% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 1004% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Aldon Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
69
Green Space 81
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital5.2 mi
Maidstone Hospital9.5 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryJubilee Medical Group3 mi
GP capacity2,424 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
14
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Sevenoaks · 2026-27
A £1,681
B £1,962
C £2,242
D £2,522
E £3,082
F £3,643
G £4,203
H £5,044
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Longfield 2.8 mi
Meopham 3.5 mi
Eynsford 3.8 mi
J2 M20 2.6 mi
J1 M20 4.1 mi
J2A M26 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Ash (Sevenoaks) Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Ash (Sevenoaks), but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ash (Sevenoaks) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Speed Gate 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
West Kingsdown 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Meopham 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Horton Kirby 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Vigo Village 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Farningham 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harvel 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eynsford 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ash (Sevenoaks) a nice place to live?

Ash (Sevenoaks) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ash (Sevenoaks) is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ash (Sevenoaks)?

Ash (Sevenoaks) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ash (Sevenoaks) in context

See the best places to live in Kent, ranked

Postcode districts in Ash (Sevenoaks)

TN15 45 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode