About St John's

St John's is a suburb located in Kent, England, within the postal area of TN13. It is primarily a residential area, featuring a mix of housing styles that reflect various periods of architectural design. The suburb is conveniently situated near the town of Sevenoaks, providing easy access to local amenities, shops, and services. The area is well-served by public transport, with regular train services connecting residents to London and other nearby towns. St John's also offers several parks and green spaces, making it suitable for outdoor activities and leisurely strolls. The local community is active, with various groups and events that encourage neighbourly interaction and participation. Overall, St John's is a pleasant place to live, offering a balance of suburban comfort and accessibility to urban conveniences.

School Ratings in St John's

Families in St John's have access to 35 local schools. Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in St John's

Homes sell for an average of £786K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £1.3M.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in St John's

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across St John's, with 27 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in St John's

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places St John's among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in St John's

St John's benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,792 sales

Average Price £786K
£100 £15.8M
Detached £1.25M 1,202
Semi £649K 785
Terraced £504K 730
Flat £389K 841

Deprivation and Employment in St John's IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, St John's experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
7,261 Children (0-15) 22%
19,217 Working Age 57%
8,356 Older (60+) 25%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 12.9% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in St John's 128 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in St John's is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

32 Violence & Sexual Offences
27 Shoplifting
17 Criminal Damage & Arson
14 Other Theft
9 Drugs
7 Anti-Social Behaviour
7 Burglary
5 Vehicle Crime
3 Weapons
3 Public Order
3 Other Crime
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Kent Sevenoaks Northern
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bat And Ball Train Station 0.4 miles
Sevenoaks Train Station 0.7 miles
Dunton Green Train Station 0.8 miles
Otford Train Station 1.8 miles
Kemsing Train Station 2.8 miles
Shoreham (Kent) Train Station 3.1 miles

Location

Local Government

District Sevenoaks
County Kent
Ward Sevenoaks Kippington
Constituency Sevenoaks
Parish Sevenoaks
Region South East