Town Pop. 648

Living in Shoreham: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shoreham is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 28/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Shoreham places 5th of 13 in the TN14 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 67 points above the TN14 district's 30/100. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
120.4 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 30 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mesne Way 15 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Forge Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.952 · PM2.5 7.22 · PM10 12.283 µg/m³
69
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Shoreham Village SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital5.4 mi
Darent Valley Hospital7.2 mi
University Hospital Lewisham11.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOtford Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,238 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.5%Student4.8%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership69.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Shoreham 0.4 mi
Otford 1.7 mi
Eynsford 2.2 mi
J4 M25 1.1 mi
J4 M25 1.7 mi
J5 M25 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shoreham 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

Badgers Mount 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Well Hill 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eynsford 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Kingsdown 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Crockenhill 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Farningham 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Seal 44 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreham a nice place to live?

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

Shoreham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shoreham in context

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Postcode districts in Shoreham

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