Postcode report
Is TN16 1AE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TN16 1AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN16 1AE is a postcode in Westerham and Crockham Hill, Sevenoaks, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN16 1AE, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN16 1AE are jobs and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TN16 1AE is based on Sevenoaks 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,968 residents, 147 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near TN16 1AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £388k from 33 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN16 1AE can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN16 1AE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TN16 1AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TN16 1AE
Is TN16 1AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TN16 1AE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TN16 1AE?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN16 1AE?
LocaleIQ matched TN16 1AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN16 1AE?
The latest median sold price is £388k based on 33 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN16 1AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.