Town Pop. 4,574

Living in West Kingsdown: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Kingsdown comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where West Kingsdown most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

It scores 6 points below the DA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (8), schools (13) and transport (20). For the surrounding area, see DA3 postcode district.

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West Kingsdown scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DA3 7AA DA3 8AA DA3 9BW DA3 TN15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
103.8 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 163 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 58 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 40 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Colin Chapman Way 30 crimes
  2. 2 Symonds Close 23 crimes
  3. 3 Chancel Close 21 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 82
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area
1Good
  • St. Edmund's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital5 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital7.7 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsDartford And Gravesham NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBraeside Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity2,772 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.8%Student3%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
20
Eynsford 2.5 mi
Shoreham 2.9 mi
Kemsing 3.2 mi
J2 M20 2.2 mi
J1 M20 3.4 mi
J3 M25 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £541,000 30
Detached £645,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£386k £487k £591k £692k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Eynsford 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Speed Gate 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Farningham 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shoreham 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Horton Kirby 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Seal 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Kingsdown a nice place to live?

West Kingsdown has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Kingsdown is 40/100, 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 West Kingsdown?

West Kingsdown has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 475 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Kingsdown?

Among the top-rated schools in West Kingsdown is St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Kingsdown in total.

What are house prices like in West Kingsdown?

The current median house price in West Kingsdown is £541,000, around 90% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £645,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West Kingsdown in context

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Postcode districts in West Kingsdown

DA3 46 ⇄
TN15 45 ⇄

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