Strong on safety
This public area guide compares Otford and Shoreham in Sevenoaks using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Otford and Shoreham a good place to live?
Otford and Shoreham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sevenoaks below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Otford and Shoreham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Otford and Shoreham
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.45 per 1,000 people
Percentile
76th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Otford and Shoreham
House prices
Average sold price
£765,965
Percentile
98th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Otford and Shoreham
Flood risk in Otford and Shoreham
Transport in Otford and Shoreham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Otford and Shoreham a good place to live?
Otford and Shoreham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Otford and Shoreham safe?
Otford and Shoreham ranks in the 76th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Otford and Shoreham?
The average sold price is £765,965, with house prices in the 98th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Otford and Shoreham?
Schools rank in the 59th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Otford and Shoreham?
Nearby public profiles include Sevenoaks Kippington in Sevenoaks and Brasted, Chevening & Sundridge in Sevenoaks.
