Town Pop. 1,133

Living in Crockenhill: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crockenhill comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 72/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the BR8 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the BR8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. On lifestyle specifically, Crockenhill sits 23 points below the BR8 district figure of 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BR8 postcode district.

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Crockenhill scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
113.9 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 44 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 385% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadway 15 crimes
  2. 2 Tudor Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
66
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
4 schools in area · 21 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • High Firs Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Orchards AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Crockenhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital4.3 mi
Darent Valley Hospital5.1 mi
University Hospital Lewisham8.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cedars Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,611 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed3.2%Retired25.5%Student3.1%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Swanley 0.8 mi
Eynsford 2.4 mi
St Mary Cray 2.5 mi
J3 M25 1.2 mi
J1 M20 1.2 mi
J3 M25 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£425k £436k £447k £458k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Swanley 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Well Hill 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hextable 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Swanley Village 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eynsford 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Farningham 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Joyden's Wood 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Horton Kirby 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Darenth and Sutton at Hone 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Dartford) 52 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crockenhill a nice place to live?

Crockenhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crockenhill is 46/100, 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 Crockenhill?

Crockenhill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crockenhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Crockenhill are High Firs Primary School, Orchards Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Crockenhill in total.

What are house prices like in Crockenhill?

The current median house price in Crockenhill is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average.

Crockenhill in context

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Postcode districts in Crockenhill

BR8 51 ⇄

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