Town Pop. 808

Living in Knockholt Pound: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knockholt Pound scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TN14 postcode district. Against the wider TN14 district average of 48/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, Knockholt Pound sits 11 points above the TN14 district figure of 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
108.9 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 24 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 455% 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 8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
3 schools in area
1Good2Ungraded
  • St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • 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).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital3.6 mi
Darent Valley Hospital9.3 mi
University Hospital Lewisham10.3 mi
Hospital waitsDartford And Gravesham NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChelsfield Surgery2.5 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 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 1.8 mi
Chelsfield 2.6 mi
Dunton Green 2.6 mi
J5 M25 1.7 mi
J4 M25 2.1 mi
J5 M25 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Knockholt Pound 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

Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Well Hill 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knockholt Pound a nice place to live?

Knockholt Pound has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knockholt Pound 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 Pound?

Knockholt Pound 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 Pound?

Among the top-rated schools in Knockholt Pound is St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Knockholt Pound in total.

Knockholt Pound in context

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Postcode districts in Knockholt Pound

TN14 48 ⇄

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