A Darent Valley village with its own station, priced in line with the district average, with recorded crime a little above the district rate
Eynsford at a glance
- House prices
- £490,000
- Higher prices88th percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 59th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 66.2 per 1,000 residents
- Middle52nd percentile
- Flood risk
- 3.9% of the area in flood zones
- Middle41st percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Eynsford a good place to live?
Eynsford is a village in the Darent Valley, in the north of Sevenoaks district. Homes cost about the same as across the district: the median sale price was £490,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, against £481,000 across Sevenoaks and £295,000 across England, though only 25 homes sold, so the figure can move from year to year.
Recorded crime is a little above the district rate but below England's: police recorded 66 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 residents over the same 12 months, against 61 across Sevenoaks and 94 across England. With only 1,844 residents, a few incidents move the rate noticeably. Vehicle crime, at 9 per 1,000, is well above the England rate, and anti-social behaviour, at 16, is well above it.
Eynsford station is in the village. Otford and Shoreham, to the south, records less crime and has two stations but costs more; Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, to the north-east, costs much less but records more crime.
This guide covers Eynsford ward, which includes the village and the surrounding countryside: 1 small census area, 14.5 square kilometres and 1,844 residents at the 2021 Census.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sevenoaks below.
How Eynsford compares
| Area | Crime and ASB per 1,000 | Violence and sexual offences per 1,000 | Anti-social behaviour per 1,000 | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eynsford | 66.2 | 17.9 | 15.7 | £490,000 (25) |
| Otford and Shoreham | 47.6 | 11.2 | 8.8 | £735,000 (43) |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | 79.5 | 19.5 | 14.7 | £315,725 (60) |
| Sevenoaks | 61.0 | 20.8 | 10.0 | £481,000 (1,156) |
| England | 94.1 | 35.9 | 10.7 | £295,000 (502,418) |
In the same 12 months, semi-detached homes in Eynsford sold for a median of £490,000 (10 sales). Too few detached or terraced homes sold for a reliable figure.
What to check before you move
- Look at the street, not just the ward. police.uk maps recorded crime month by month, so you can see whether incidents cluster in particular places or near the home you are considering.
- Try the journey at the times you would travel. Eynsford station is in the village, but how useful it is depends on the timetable and where you need to get to.
- Ask about parking and vehicle security. Vehicle crime in the ward is well above the England rate, so check where you would park.
- Check the flood map for the specific property. Small parts of the ward are in flood zones 2 or 3, and surface-water risk is mapped separately.
- Check school places directly. One primary school, The Anthony Roper Primary School, is inside the ward but no secondary school; read the latest Ofsted reports and Kent County Council's admission rules, because living nearby does not guarantee a place.
Areas to compare with Eynsford
Otford and Shoreham
Sevenoaks
Neighbouring area to the south with Otford and Shoreham stations, lower recorded crime (48 per 1,000) and a higher median sale price, £735,000.
Read the Otford and Shoreham guideFarningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Sevenoaks
Neighbouring area to the north-east, with higher recorded crime (80 per 1,000) and a much lower median sale price, £315,725.
Read the Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth guideSources: police.uk recorded crime (September 2025 to August 2026); ONS 2021 Census population; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (September 2025 to August 2026); Environment Agency flood zones; NaPTAN station locations; Ofsted school register. Updated 4 November 2026.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Eynsford
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 66.2 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 52nd percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Eynsford
House prices
- Median sale price
- £490,000
- Percentile
- 88th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 25 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Eynsford
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Eynsford is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 17.9 per 1,000 residents: close to Sevenoaks (20.8) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Eynsford | Sevenoaks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 17.9 | 20.8 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15.7 | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9.8 | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 8.7 | 11.2 | 18.1 |
| Vehicle crime | 8.7 | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Other crime | 2.7 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 1.6 | 1.7 | 6.6 |
| Burglary | 1.1 | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 0.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Eynsford
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Eynsford
Flood risk
3.9% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 3.1% of the area. That is the 41st percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Eynsford
Transport
59th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Eynsford a good place to live?
It depends on what you are prioritising. Eynsford has its own station and recorded crime below the England rate, and homes cost about the same as across Sevenoaks district, with a median sale price of £490,000 in the year to August 2026.
Is Eynsford safe?
Police recorded 66 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, compared with 61 across Sevenoaks and 94 across England. The ward is small, so a few incidents move the rate. Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk, so check police.uk for the streets you are considering.
What are house prices like in Eynsford?
Homes sold for a median of £490,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across only 25 standard sales, so the figure can move from year to year. Semi-detached homes sold for a median of £490,000.
How are schools in Eynsford?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Eynsford?
Nearby public profiles include Fawkham and West Kingsdown in Sevenoaks and Crockenhill and Well Hill in Sevenoaks.
