Sevenoaks in Kent sits on the lower slopes of the Kent Downs AONB, with the meandering River Darent and pockets of ancient woodland nearby. The town is dominated by the much-photographed deer park of Knole Park and the grand timbered Knole House, a historic estate that gives a strong sense of place and draws visitors to the area.
Originally a market town, Sevenoaks is now an affluent commuter centre with regular rail links into London, a mix of independent shops and good schools such as Sevenoaks School, and a small cultural scene centred on venues like the Stag Theatre. Property prices and local services reflect its popularity with families and professionals who value the combination of green space, heritage and easy access to the capital.
Postcode districts covering Sevenoaks
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 23 miles37 km
- City of Westminster 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Bexley 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Sutton 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Crawley 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Croydon 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Basildon 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Maidstone 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Gillingham 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Grays 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Chatham 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 9.9 miles16 km
Neighbouring places
- Sevenoaks Town and St. John's Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Sevenoaks Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Sevenoaks Eastern Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Sevenoaks Kippington Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Sevenoaks Northern Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Seal and Weald Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Riverhead Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Godden Green Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dunton Green and Riverhead Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Seal Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dunton Green Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chevening Parish 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Sevenoaks
TN13 2BE, TN14 5DJ, TN13 1SU, TN13 1LD, TN13 1SL, TN13 3HQ, TN13 1UX, TN13 1JB, TN13 3AE … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
- London Gatwick Airport 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Sevenoaks Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bat & Ball Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Sevenoaks Ad
- The George & Dragon 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Castle Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Landing Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Carpenters Arms 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Luna Domes 8.1 miles13 km
- Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Royal Wells Hotel 3 10 miles16.1 km
- Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
Schools in Sevenoaks
- Knole Academy Secondary
- Lady Boswell's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks Primary
- Sevenoaks Primary School Primary
- Sevenoaks School Independent - secondary
- Solefield School Independent - all ages
- St John's C of E Primary School, Sevenoaks Primary
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks Primary
- The Granville School Independent - primary
- The New Beacon School Independent - all ages
- Trinity School Secondary
- Walthamstow Hall Independent - all ages
- West Heath School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 6.4 miles10.4 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Penshurst Place Historic site 6.9 miles11 km
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Hurst Wood Forest 9.3 miles15 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Lingfield Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Princes Park Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 11.6 miles18.7 km