Town Pop. 1,443

Living in Seal: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seal scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 43/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the TN15 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 49 points above the TN15 district's 34/100. On the national picture that lands Seal in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN15 postcode district.

44
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Seal scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Seal.
Or compare:
TN15 0AA TN15 6AA TN15 7AA TN15 8AD TN15 9AA TN15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
174.6 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 168 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Park Lane 155 crimes
  2. 2 Robinwood Drive 11 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 66
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Seal Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Trinity SchoolSecondary · 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
17
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital8.3 mi
Darent Valley Hospital9.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury9.9 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%
Nearest GP surgerySt John's Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity2,867 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2%Retired25.2%Student5.4%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
Bat & Ball 1.2 mi
Kemsing 1.2 mi
Otford 1.9 mi
J5 M25 3.2 mi
J5 M25 3.3 mi
J5 M25 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

Places like Seal Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Seal, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£426k £460k £496k £530k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Godden Green 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks Weald 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Kingsdown 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seal a nice place to live?

Seal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seal is 44/100, 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 Seal?

Seal has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 252 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seal?

Among the top-rated schools in Seal are Seal Church of England Primary School and Trinity School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Seal in total.

What are house prices like in Seal?

The current median house price in Seal is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average.

Seal in context

See the best places to live in Kent, ranked

Postcode districts in Seal

TN15 45 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode