Last updated May 2026

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Area guide · Sevenoaks

Living in West Kingsdown

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

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At a glance

West Kingsdown is a village in Sevenoaks, South East with a population of 4,306. The average house price is £542,945 and the overall crime rate is 52.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where West Kingsdown ranks

Population

4,306

Avg House Price

£542,945

Crime Rate

52.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

370 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,015

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

West Kingsdown's detached homes (£666,463) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£325,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

West Kingsdown prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£377,398 → £542,945).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£666,463	£645,000	27
Semi-Detached	£493,250	£441,750	16
Terraced	£350,050	£372,500	10
Flat	£325,000	£325,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in West Kingsdown is 52.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in West Kingsdown: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

West Kingsdown averages 370 Mbps — 270% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most West Kingsdown homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.1
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,232

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,306
Median Age	43.4
Median Household Income	£33,015
Employment Rate	59.4%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in West Kingsdown?

The average house price in West Kingsdown is £542,945 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in West Kingsdown?

The most affordable entry point in West Kingsdown is a flat, with an average price of £325,000.

Is West Kingsdown a safe place to live?

West Kingsdown has a recorded crime rate of 52.7 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 West Kingsdown?

West Kingsdown has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in West Kingsdown?

Average broadband download speeds in West Kingsdown are around 370 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.1% of premises.

How big is West Kingsdown?

West Kingsdown is a settlement in Sevenoaks with a population of approximately 4,306.

Most compared with

How does West Kingsdown stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

West Kingsdown

House price: £367,814 · £542,945
Crime rate: 101.6 · 52.7
Distance: 10.7 mi

Barking and Dagenham

West Kingsdown

House price: £369,084 · £542,945
Crime rate: 84.2 · 52.7
Distance: 15.0 mi

Bearsted

West Kingsdown

House price: £588,043 · £542,945
Crime rate: 0.1 · 52.7
Distance: 14.5 mi

Bexley

West Kingsdown

House price: £504,078 · £542,945
Crime rate: 61.2 · 52.7
Distance: 9.4 mi

Borough Green

West Kingsdown

House price: £437,193 · £542,945
Crime rate: N/A · 52.7
Distance: 4.4 mi

Bromley

West Kingsdown

House price: £581,585 · £542,945
Crime rate: 69.9 · 52.7
Distance: 10.6 mi

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