Town Pop. 877

Living in Brasted: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brasted comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN16 postcode district, Brasted ranks 3rd.

The TN16 district averages 48/100, putting Brasted 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN16 postcode district.

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Brasted scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
192.7 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 66 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Drugs 15 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 St Martins Meadow 12 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.597 · PM2.5 7.084 · PM10 12.063 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Valence SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital6.2 mi
Croydon University Hospital11.9 mi
East Surrey Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWesterham Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,224 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired24%Student4.2%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Dunton Green 3.1 mi
Sevenoaks 3.2 mi
Bat & Ball 3.8 mi
J5 M25 1.2 mi
J5 M25 1.7 mi
J5 M25 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brasted 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

Sundridge 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Westerham 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Crockham Hill 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brasted a nice place to live?

Brasted has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brasted is 41/100, 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 Brasted?

Brasted is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brasted?

Among the top-rated schools in Brasted are Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Valence School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brasted in total.

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Postcode districts in Brasted

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