Town Pop. 767

Living in Sevenoaks Weald: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sevenoaks Weald comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TN14 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 68 points above the TN14 district's 30/100. Safety (93) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN14 postcode district.

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Sevenoaks Weald scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
69.1 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 18 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Morley'S Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hurst Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Riverhill 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.46 · PM2.5 6.728 · PM10 10.588 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Weald Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital8 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Park Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity2,808 patients per GP
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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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.4%Student5.3%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.5%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.8%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Hildenborough 2.3 mi
Sevenoaks 2.7 mi
Penshurst 2.8 mi
J5 M25 3.9 mi
J5 M25 4.3 mi
J5 M25 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sevenoaks Weald 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 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Sevenoaks) 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Seal 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Four Elms 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sevenoaks Weald a nice place to live?

Sevenoaks Weald has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sevenoaks Weald 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 Sevenoaks Weald?

Sevenoaks Weald is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sevenoaks Weald?

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

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