Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

ORCHARD CLOSE, TN14 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, TN14 5BJ.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TN14 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 59% social renting, TN14 5BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £441,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN14 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Close, 0.4km from Greatness in Sevenoaks. Administratively it sits within Sevenoaks Northern ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN14 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN14 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00124189 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN14 5BJ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 433,500

4 sales · Mean £ 417,625

Terraced

£ 402,000

1 sales · Mean £ 402,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TN14 5BJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Trinity School

Good1060 pupils0.9 km
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Knole Academy

Good1389 pupils1.1 km
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Sevenoaks Primary School

Good604 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good392 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bat And Ball Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Better Body Group0.2 km
  • BP St Johns Hill Service Station0.7 km
  • One Stop Community Stores0.5 km
  • The Sevenoaks Florist0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sevenoaks Town Football Club0.3 km
  • The Rifleman0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Anna's Cafe0.6 km
  • Cafe At The Station0.4 km
  • Joseph's Kitchen0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Sevenoaks Grill0.6 km
  • Sevenoaks Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • St Johns Fish Bar0.6 km
  • The Hungry Hole Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bat & Ball0.4 km
  • Dunton Green1.9 km
  • Sevenoaks2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Weavers Lane0.2 km
  • Weavers Lane0.2 km
  • Queen's Drive0.2 km
  • Queen's Drive0.2 km
  • Bat & Ball Rail Station0.4 km