Local Area

Sevenoaks is a picturesque and historic town located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled on the wooded slopes of the North Downs. Its stunning natural setting, combined with its proximity to London, makes it a highly desirable place to live and work. As one of the capital’s key commuter towns, Sevenoaks is particularly popular with families who seek the benefits of countryside living while maintaining close links to the city.

The town has excellent transport connections: central London is just 25 minutes away by train, and the M25 motorway is only a few miles to the north, offering convenient access by road.

Sevenoaks is best known for Knole House, a magnificent stately home and former Archbishop’s palace, now owned by the National Trust. It is surrounded by a historic deer park and forms a stunning centrepiece to the town’s cultural heritage.

The town itself boasts a vibrant and welcoming community with a strong spirit of togetherness. The high street offers a good range of independent shops, restaurants, and cafés. The town is also proud to have preserved The Stag, its much-loved community-run theatre and cinema, which hosts a variety of performances, film screenings, and local events.

Sevenoaks provides a rich choice of educational provision. There are four state primary schools in the town, including two Church of England schools and one Catholic school. Secondary education is equally varied, with one mixed state secondary school, a Christian Free School, and two selective grammar school annexes, extensions of Weald of Kent Grammar School (for girls) and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. The area is also home to a number of highly regarded independent schools, the most well-known being Sevenoaks School, a prestigious international day and boarding school.

With its exceptional setting, strong community values, excellent transport links, and access to high-quality education, Sevenoaks offers an outstanding environment in which to live and work.