Located 2 miles south of central Sevenoaks many areas of Riverhead are still within comfortable walking distance to Sevenoaks Rail Station. Although Riverhead leads to many of the beautiful outlying villages it has its own heart and community.
Population: circa 3,000
Rail station:
Sevenoaks Rail station Fast to London Bridge 22 mins.
Fast to Charing Cross 33 mins
Dunton Green station From 51 minutes direct to Charing Cross
Shopping: Riverhead provides all the essentials such as chemists, convenience store, bakery, and boasts an award-winning outstanding butcher; Batchelors. There are several hair and beauty services available including The Square Hair & Beauty, Time4U and Oakwood Beauty. Riverhead is also home to Sevenoaks large out of town Tesco with food, clothing and homeware departments.
Schools: People move to this area to be in the catchment area for Riverhead Infants’ School and Amherst County Primary School. Chevening also has a Church of England Primary School. There are other excellent schools in and around the Sevenoaks area, including Sevenoaks Prep, Solefields, New Beacon, Granville, Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall, and Trinity School.
Eating Out: You will find Miller and Carter in the centre of Riverhead with other restaurants, pubs and takeaway options.
Fitness: The gyms in Sevenoaks are easily accessed from Riverhead as is Better Body Group and Puregym at Bat & Ball. Hollow Rock Fitness provides personal 1 - 2 – 1 training in the centre of Riverhead.
Specialties: The junior schools in Riverhead are a serious pull for many with their outstanding reputations. Young families are well supported here with a warm sense of community and many childrens social groups such as Scouts.
