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Living in Horton Kirby: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horton Kirby scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Horton Kirby most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the DA4 postcode district, Horton Kirby ranks 3rd. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (14), lifestyle (21) and schools (29). For the surrounding area, see DA4 postcode district.

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Horton Kirby scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millen Court 17 crimes
  2. 2 Saxon Place 15 crimes
  3. 3 Horton Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
67
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Horton Kirby Church of England Primary 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
14
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital2.8 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital7.9 mi
University Hospital Lewisham11.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBraeside Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,610 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.4%Student2.8%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76.6%
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
36
Farningham Road 0.9 mi
Longfield 2.4 mi
Eynsford 2.6 mi
J1 M20 1.5 mi
J3 M25 1.8 mi
J3 M25 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horton Kirby 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

South Darenth and Sutton at Hone 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Farningham 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Speed Gate 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Eynsford 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Swanley Village 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Dartford) 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hextable 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Swanley 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horton Kirby a nice place to live?

Horton Kirby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horton Kirby is 38/100, 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 Horton Kirby?

Horton Kirby has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horton Kirby?

Among the top-rated schools in Horton Kirby is Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Horton Kirby in total.

Horton Kirby in context

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Postcode districts in Horton Kirby

DA4 37 ⇄

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