Town Pop. 4,278

Living in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Darenth and Sutton at Hone is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where South Darenth and Sutton at Hone most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 27/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the DA4 postcode district. Against the wider DA4 district average of 37/100, that is 6 points above. On the national picture that lands South Darenth and Sutton at Hone in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DA4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 162 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 73 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Vehicle crime 45 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 124 crimes
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  1. 1 Supermarket 46 crimes
  2. 2 Horton Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 Tallents Close 23 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 13 µg/m³
66
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Horton Kirby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sutton-At-Hone Church of England 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
21
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital1.5 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital7.9 mi
Queens Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBraeside Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,780 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.3%Student3.2%Other inactive9.4%
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary22.4%
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
41
Farningham Road 0.4 mi
Longfield 2.6 mi
Dartford 3 mi
J2 M25 1.1 mi
J3 M25 1.6 mi
J2 M25 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 45
Semi-detached £410,000 17
Flat / Maisonette £215,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£196k £281k £368k £454k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Darenth and Sutton at Hone a nice place to live?

South Darenth and Sutton at Hone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Darenth and Sutton at Hone is 43/100, 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 South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?

South Darenth and Sutton at Hone has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 490 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?

Among the top-rated schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone are Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone in total.

What are house prices like in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?

The current median house price in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £410,000, flat £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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