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Area guide · Sevenoaks

Living in Otford and Kemsing

A snapshot of life in Otford and Kemsing, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Otford and Kemsing is a village in Sevenoaks, South East with a population of 7,332. The average house price is £731,104 and the overall crime rate is 52.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Otford and Kemsing ranks

Population

7,332

Avg House Price

£731,104

Crime Rate

52.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

325 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£37,961

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Otford And Kemsing's detached homes (£996,984) command roughly 2.3× the price of a terraced (£434,257).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Otford And Kemsing prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£571,402 → £731,104).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£996,984£940,00031
Semi-Detached£623,978£590,00046
Terraced£434,257£390,00017
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Otford and Kemsing is 52.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Otford And Kemsing: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Kemsing Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Otford Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Otford And Kemsing averages 325 Mbps — 225% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Otford And Kemsing homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score68.1
% Rated C or Above56.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,319

Demographics & Economy

Population7,332
Median Age44.1
Median Household Income£37,961
Employment Rate59.8%
Owner Occupied70%
Degree-Level Qualified40%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Otford And Kemsing?
The average house price in Otford And Kemsing is £731,104 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Otford And Kemsing?
The most affordable entry point in Otford And Kemsing is a terraced, with an average price of £434,257.
Is Otford And Kemsing a safe place to live?
Otford And Kemsing has a recorded crime rate of 52.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Otford And Kemsing?
Otford And Kemsing has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Otford And Kemsing?
Average broadband download speeds in Otford And Kemsing are around 325 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90% of premises.
How big is Otford And Kemsing?
Otford And Kemsing is a settlement in Sevenoaks with a population of approximately 7,332.

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