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Living in Knockholt: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knockholt scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Knockholt most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TN14 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the TN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the TN14 district's 79/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
356.3 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 24 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 827% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 618% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 1720% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Armstrong Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Ivy Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Otford Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 79
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital4.2 mi
Croydon University Hospital10.3 mi
Darent Valley Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
Nearest GP surgeryAmherst Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,618 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.2%Student3.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
31
Knockholt 3 mi
Dunton Green 3.2 mi
Chelsfield 3.4 mi
J5 M25 1.9 mi
J5 M25 2.3 mi
J5 M25 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Knockholt 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 1.4 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Westerham 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Well Hill 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knockholt a nice place to live?

Knockholt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knockholt is 40/100, 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 Knockholt?

Knockholt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knockholt?

Among the top-rated schools in Knockholt is St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Knockholt in total.

Knockholt in context

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Postcode districts in Knockholt

TN14 48 ⇄

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