Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone at a glance
- House prices
- £918,750
- Higher prices99th percentile
- Schools
- 93rd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 12th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 35 per 1,000 residents
- Strong89th percentile
- Flood risk
- 18% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land81st percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone a good place to live?
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and 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.
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone | £918,750 | 35 |
| Seal & Weald | £610,000 | 67.8 |
| Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway | £725,000 | 25.2 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 35 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 89th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
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 Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
House prices
- Median sale price
- £918,750
- Percentile
- 99th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 14 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 Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 12.2 per 1,000 residents: lower than Sevenoaks (20.8) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone | Sevenoaks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 12.2 | 20.8 | 35.9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5.3 | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 4.5 | 11.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.4 | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Drugs | 0.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Other crime | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 0.4 | 1.7 | 6.6 |
| 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 Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Schools
93rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Flood risk
18% 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 14.7% of the area. That is the 81st 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 Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Transport
12th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone a good place to live?
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone safe?
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone ranks in the 89th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?
The median sale price was £918,750 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 99th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?
Schools rank in the 93rd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?
Nearby public profiles include Seal & Weald in Sevenoaks and Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway in Sevenoaks.
