Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone in Sevenoaks using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
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. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
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Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone at a glance
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
Crime rate in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Crime rate
Crime rate
4.81 per 1,000 people
Percentile
99th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
House prices
Average sold price
£535,129
Percentile
90th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Flood risk in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Transport in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
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 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. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. 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 99th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?
The average sold price is £535,129, with house prices in the 90th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?
Schools rank in the 94th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone?
Nearby public profiles include Cowden and Hever in Sevenoaks and Eynsford in Sevenoaks.
