| Sevenoaks | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Sevenoaks Location within Kent | |
| Population | 29,506 [1] 20,409 (2011 Census)[2] |
| Demonym | Sennockian |
| OS grid reference | TQ525555 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sevenoaks |
| Postcode district | TN13, TN14, TN15 |
| Dialling code | 01732 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
Sevenoaks is a town in Kent with a population of 29,506[1] situated south-east of London, England. Also classified as a civil parish, Sevenoaks is served by a commuter main line railway into London. Sevenoaks is 21 miles (34 km) from Charing Cross, the traditional centre of London. It is the principal town of the Sevenoaks district,[4] followed by Swanley and Edenbridge.
A settlement was recorded in the 13th century, when a market was established. Construction of Knole House in the 15th century helped develop the village. Sevenoaks became part of the modern communications network when one of the early turnpikes was opened in the 18th century; the railway was relatively late in reaching it. In the 21st century, it has a large commuting population. The nearby Fort Halstead defence installation was formerly a major local employer. Located to the south-east of the town is Knole Park, within which lies Knole House.
Educational establishments in the town include Trinity School, Knole Academy, and the independent Sevenoaks School.
- ^ a b "British Government website" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Sevenoaks Town Council Website". Sevenoaks Town Council. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "District Council website". Sevenoaks.gov.uk. 30 March 2009. Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2010.