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Living in Dunton Green: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dunton Green is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Economic health (87) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Dunton Green in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN13 postcode district.

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Dunton Green scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
296.1 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 28 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↑ 642% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 392% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 49 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Milton Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 60
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
51
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good
  • Amherst SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dunton Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Knole AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Riverhead Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital6.5 mi
Darent Valley Hospital10.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAmherst Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,867 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate69.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired17.7%Student3.4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.4%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership61.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Dunton Green 0.2 mi
Bat & Ball 1.1 mi
Sevenoaks 1.3 mi
J5 M25 1 mi
J5 M25 1 mi
J5 M25 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £460,000 23
Terraced £512,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced Flat
£207k £301k £398k £493k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sevenoaks 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seal 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunton Green a nice place to live?

Dunton Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dunton Green is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dunton Green?

Dunton Green has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunton Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunton Green are Amherst School, Dunton Green Primary School and Knole Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Dunton Green in total.

What are house prices like in Dunton Green?

The current median house price in Dunton Green is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £512,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dunton Green in context

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Postcode districts in Dunton Green

TN13 58 ⇄
TN14 48 ⇄

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