Living in BR8, Sevenoaks
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BR8 in Sevenoaks. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sevenoaks: £543,081, up 3.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BR8
108 recorded home sales on the streets around central BR8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £353,050 and a range from £90,000 to £560,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39A HIGH STREET, BR8 8AE | flat-maisonette | £181,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 4 WOODLANDS RISE, BR8 7JT | semi-detached | £355,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 67 SWANLEY LANE, BR8 7JF | semi-detached | £390,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 75 SYCAMORE DRIVE, BR8 7AZ | semi-detached | £430,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 1 OAKLEIGH CLOSE, BR8 7WJ | semi-detached | £400,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 57 HAVEN CLOSE, BR8 7JY | semi-detached | £420,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
21 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Wilmington | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| High Firs Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Downsview Community Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.5 mi |
14 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
152 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sevenoaks's figures.
Common questions about BR8
What is the average house price in BR8?
The average sold price in Sevenoaks is £543,081 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BR8?
Prices in Sevenoaks are up 3.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BR8?
The median of 108 recorded sales around central BR8 in the last 2 years is £353,050, ranging from £90,000 to £560,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BR8?
21 schools sit within 3 miles of central BR8, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BR8?
152 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BR8 at risk of flooding?
Central BR8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BR8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £353,050; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 152 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BR8 safe?
152 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BR8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BR8 or DA4, BR8 or BR5, BR8 or DA5.
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