Fawkham Road Hartley, Sevenoaks
66 addresses across 6 postcodes (DA3), about 880 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 34300164.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 12, D: 13, E: 4, F: 3).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Sevenoaks costs £2,522 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longfield Community Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 66 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Jubilee Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, detached (10); Bungalow, detached (10); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1930-1949 (8); 1950-1966 (5); 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (private) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 2 Yew Tree Cottages, Castle Hill, Hartley
- 5 Sandshaw Court The Old Downs, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Ballantrae, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Ben View, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Chudleigh, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Hamilton House, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Hampton Cottage, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Hazelbank, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Heathwood, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Hillside Cottage, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Lone Oak, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Meadow View, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- North Down, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Oakfield, Castle Hill, Hartley
- Quantocks, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Rosemont, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- Sunset Towers, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- The Coach House, Castle Hill, Fawkham
- West Minch, Castle Hill, Fawkham
Council tax
What each band costs in Sevenoaks in 2026-27: Band D £2,522 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,682 | £1,962 | £2,242 | £2,522 | £3,083 | £3,643 | £4,204 | £5,045 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band F (21% of about 1,460 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Baldwins Green (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Sevenoaks.
Listed buildings
- HARTLEY COTTAGE, grade II
- YEW COTTAGE AND HARTLEY ANTIQUES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Heathwood, Castle Hill, Hartley, not permissioned (180 m)
- Land at Corinthians Sports Club, Valley Road, Fawkham, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land rear of Olinda (wider), Ash Road, Hartley: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Bramblings Residential Home, Bramblefield Close, Longfield, KENT, DA3 7PE: up to 5 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 11 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 20 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA3 7BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DA3 7BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| DA3 7BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA3 7BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA3 8BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
| DA3 8EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 66 addresses are between 58 m and 100 m above sea level (85 m on average); the ground rises about 41 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA3 7BG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DA3 7BH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DA3 7BL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DA3 7BQ | 100% | 7% | 7% | 0% |
| DA3 8BJ | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| DA3 8EQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longfield 439,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Meopham 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Farningham Road 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Way Hartley | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bluewater | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Street Pier Gravesend | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 43 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jubilee Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hodgson Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartley Dental Practice | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Fawkham Manor Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Gravesend Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hartley - Cherry Trees, Hartley Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Longfield Community Park 1.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,460 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchdown Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Billings Hill Shaw | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Scudders Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pennis Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| North Lands Shaw | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 50 | 66 |
16 of the street's 66 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sevenoaks: see them on the Sevenoaks page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hartley | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Longfield | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Downs Care Home DA3 7BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Hartley Social Club DA3 8EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Steephill School DA3 7BG | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Hartley Country Club DA3 8BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Bottle And Basket Off Licence DA3 8DL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Play2gether DA3 8BT | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Hartley Primary Academy DA3 8BT | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Squirrel Breakfast Club DA3 8BT | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Roundash Nursery DA3 8BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Castle Hill (17); On or near Old Downs (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA3 7BH: 36 addresses
- DA3 7BQ: 18 addresses
- DA3 7BG: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- DA3 7BL: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- DA3 8BJ: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- DA3 8EQ: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Downs · Downs Valley · Green Way · Parkfield · Broomfields
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.