Town Pop. 6,630

Living in Otford and Kemsing: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Otford and Kemsing is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Otford and Kemsing most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TN14 postcode district.

Against the wider TN14 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points above. Its lifestyle score runs 13 points above the TN14 district's 40/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN14 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
50.2 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 113 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mesne Way 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Sevenoaks Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12 µg/m³
70
Green Space 79
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Kemsing Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Otford 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
27
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital6.1 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,867 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 171 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.4%Student4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.7%
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
35
Otford 0.3 mi
Bat & Ball 1.5 mi
Shoreham 1.6 mi
J5 M25 2.4 mi
J5 M25 2.8 mi
J4 M25 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £650,000 45
Detached £1,112,500 16
Semi-detached £585,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£432k £669k £914k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Seal 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Kingsdown 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Otford and Kemsing a nice place to live?

Otford and Kemsing is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Otford and Kemsing is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Otford and Kemsing?

Otford and Kemsing is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 333 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Otford and Kemsing?

Among the top-rated schools in Otford and Kemsing are Kemsing Primary School and Otford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Otford and Kemsing in total.

What are house prices like in Otford and Kemsing?

The current median house price in Otford and Kemsing is £650,000, around 128% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,112,500, semi-detached £585,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Otford and Kemsing in context

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Postcode districts in Otford and Kemsing

TN14 48 ⇄
TN15 45 ⇄

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