Town Pop. 3,238

Living in Westerham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westerham is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Westerham most outperforms the national norm: 34/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN16 postcode district, Westerham ranks 3rd. Against the wider TN16 district average of 48/100, that is 7 points below. On healthcare specifically, Westerham sits 8 points below the TN16 district figure of 42/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
102.5 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 91 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 57 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Road 54 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 24 crimes
  3. 3 Bartlett Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.6 µg/m³
67
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Valence SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
34
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital6.3 mi
East Surrey Hospital10 mi
Croydon University Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,224 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.6%Student3.6%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership67.4%
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
27
Hurst Green 3.3 mi
Oxted 3.4 mi
Edenbridge 4.1 mi
J5 M25 2.9 mi
J5 M25 3.4 mi
J5 M25 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £490,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£379k £462k £546k £628k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Brasted Chart 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Crockham Hill 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Limpsfield 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Oxted 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Four Elms 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Marlpit Hill 46 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westerham a nice place to live?

Westerham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westerham is 41/100, 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 Westerham?

Westerham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 332 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westerham?

Among the top-rated schools in Westerham is Valence School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Westerham in total.

What are house prices like in Westerham?

The current median house price in Westerham is £490,000, around 72% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Westerham

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