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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Halstead (Sevenoaks) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TN14 postcode district. The TN14 district averages 48/100, putting Halstead (Sevenoaks) 9 points below its own postcode area. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN14 postcode district.

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

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
215.6 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 52 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 358% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 London Road 31 crimes
  2. 2 Stonehouse Lane 19 crimes
  3. 3 Armstrong Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Halstead Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Pratts Bottom 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
9
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital3.7 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.6 mi
University Hospital Lewisham10.3 mi
Hospital waitsDartford And Gravesham NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChelsfield Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,024 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
32
Knockholt 1.2 mi
Chelsfield 2.3 mi
Shoreham 2.4 mi
J4 M25 1.3 mi
J5 M25 1.9 mi
J4 M25 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Halstead (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

Knockholt Pound 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Well Hill 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Crockenhill 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Halstead (Sevenoaks) a nice place to live?

Halstead (Sevenoaks) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Halstead (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 Halstead (Sevenoaks)?

Halstead (Sevenoaks) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 196 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Halstead (Sevenoaks) in context

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Postcode districts in Halstead (Sevenoaks)

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