Town Pop. 15,457

Living in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 25/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DA13 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley sits 10 points above the DA13 district figure of 46/100. That puts Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DA13 postcode district.

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Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DA13 0AA DA13 9AA DA13 DA3 TN15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
90.6 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 382 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 354 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 154 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Shoplifting 120 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 92 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 298 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 127 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 98 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 43 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
68
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
40
8 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Outstanding5Good1Requires Improvement
  • Leigh Academy HartleyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, LongfieldPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Istead Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leigh Academy LongfieldSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leigh Academy MilestoneSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • New Ash Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rowhill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital2.9 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital8.4 mi
Maidstone Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,917 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
60.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 290 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2%Retired31.5%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
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
33
Longfield 1 mi
Meopham 2 mi
Sole Street 2.9 mi
J2 M25 4.3 mi
J1 M20 4.4 mi
J2 M25 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 41

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £492,000 124
Detached £685,000 45
Semi-detached £505,000 30
Terraced £330,000 39
Flat / Maisonette £235,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£214k £393k £577k £755k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Speed Gate 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Southfleet 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Meopham 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Istead Rise 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sole Street 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Horton Kirby 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
South Darenth and Sutton at Hone 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Harvel 0 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley a nice place to live?

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is 47/100, 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 Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 1,400 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

Among the top-rated schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley are Leigh Academy Hartley and Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley in total.

What are house prices like in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

The current median house price in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is £492,000, around 73% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £685,000, semi-detached £505,000, terraced £330,000, flat £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%. There were 124 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

DA13 49 ⇄
DA3 46 ⇄
TN15 45 ⇄

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