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Living in Leigh (Sevenoaks): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leigh (Sevenoaks) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the TN11 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the TN11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN11 postcode district.

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Leigh (Sevenoaks) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Richard'S Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Forstall 9 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Leigh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury4.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital5 mi
Maidstone Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHildenborough & Tonbridge Medical Group2 mi
GP capacity1,876 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.9%Student5.2%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership67.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
19
Leigh 0.2 mi
Hildenborough 1.4 mi
Penshurst 1.8 mi
J5 M25 7 mi
J5 M25 7.3 mi
J5 M25 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leigh (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

Chiddingstone Causeway 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bidborough 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks Weald 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Speldhurst 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bullingstone 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fordcombe 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rusthall and Langton Green 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hever 41 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh (Sevenoaks) a nice place to live?

Leigh (Sevenoaks) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leigh (Sevenoaks) is 36/100, 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 Leigh (Sevenoaks)?

Leigh (Sevenoaks) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leigh (Sevenoaks)?

Among the top-rated schools in Leigh (Sevenoaks) is Leigh Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Leigh (Sevenoaks) in total.

Leigh (Sevenoaks) in context

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Postcode districts in Leigh (Sevenoaks)

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