Area guide · Sevenoaks

Living in Westerham

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

At a glance

Westerham is a village in Sevenoaks, South East with a population of 3,390. The average house price is £632,891 and the overall crime rate is 52.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Westerham ranks

Population

3,390

Avg House Price

£632,891

Crime Rate

52.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,256

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Westerham's detached homes (£743,957) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£302,262).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Westerham prices have risen 49% over the last 9 years (£425,123 → £632,891).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£743,957	£612,500	88
Semi-Detached	£514,328	£490,500	68
Terraced	£419,744	£410,000	60
Flat	£302,262	£296,500	42

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Westerham is 52.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Westerham averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Westerham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 50.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.2
% Rated C or Above	50.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,320

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,390
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£36,256
Employment Rate	59.9%
Owner Occupied	71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Westerham?

The average house price in Westerham is £632,891 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Westerham?

The most affordable entry point in Westerham is a flat, with an average price of £302,262.

Is Westerham a safe place to live?

Westerham has a recorded crime rate of 52.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Westerham?

Average broadband download speeds in Westerham are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.4% of premises.

How big is Westerham?

Westerham is a settlement in Sevenoaks with a population of approximately 3,390.

Most compared with

How does Westerham stack up against its neighbours?

Banstead

Westerham

House price: £677,179 · £632,891
Crime rate: 60.3 · 52.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

Bexley

Westerham

House price: £504,078 · £632,891
Crime rate: 61.2 · 52.5
Distance: 13.5 mi

Borough Green

Westerham

House price: £437,193 · £632,891
Crime rate: N/A · 52.5
Distance: 10.5 mi

Bromley

Westerham

House price: £581,585 · £632,891
Crime rate: 69.9 · 52.5
Distance: 8.8 mi

Caterham

Westerham

House price: £534,519 · £632,891
Crime rate: 55.2 · 52.5
Distance: 6.8 mi

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

Westerham

House price: £618,465 · £632,891
Crime rate: 60.4 · 52.5
Distance: 10.7 mi

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