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About

Bean & Village Park ward lies in the northern part of Dartford, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local amenities. The area is primarily made up of housing estates and terraced homes, with several primary schools and community facilities serving the local population. Green spaces are integrated throughout, providing recreational areas for residents within the urban layout.

A notable local feature is the Darenth Country Park, which borders the ward to the east, offering extensive walking paths and natural landscapes. The ward's structure is defined by its proximity to major road links, including the A2, which shapes daily movement and connectivity. This creates a practical, community-focused environment centred on suburban living.

Area overview

On average Bean & Village Park has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bean & Village Park is £60,091 per year. There are 1 schools in Bean & Village Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bean & Village Park is home to around 2,688 people, with a population density of about 594.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bean & Village Park Population
2,688
Population density
594.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.94(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.78(+248%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.11(+165%)
Other theft
7.44(+33%)
Vehicle crime
7.07(+91%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,092
77.89%
African
97
3.61%
Indian
93
3.46%
Other White
90
3.35%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
53
1.97%
Total population: 2,686

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
592
27.57%
No qualifications
403
18.77%
Level 3 (A level)
395
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
330
15.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
234
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
405
40.66%
Owns outright
384
38.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
94
9.44%
Social rents from council
82
8.23%
Other social rented
17
1.71%
Total households: 996

Property prices in Bean & Village Park

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £523K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Bean & Village Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bean & Village Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£650,000£468
Semi-Detached9£400,000£396
Terraced10£357,500£433

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bean & Village Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bean & Village Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£344,293£320,000
2017£456,500£350,000£317,500
2018£562,500£365,000£300,750
2019£540,000£305,000£280,000
2020£515,000£345,000£300,000
2021£482,500£405,000£308,000
2022£697,500£420,000£340,000
2023£650,000£370,000£335,000
2024£625,000£380,000£358,500
2025£608,000£375,000£367,500
2026£665,000£400,000£351,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bean & Village Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bean & Village Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411£391£451
2017£383£405£406
2018£394£405£382
2019£338£373£404
2020£431£349£384
2021£462£373£456
2022£516£345£416
2023£559£425£465
2024£506£440£468
2025£500£403£465
2026£459£368£407
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bean & Village Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bean & Village Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,111
Band D£2,375
Band E£2,903
Band F£3,431
Band G£3,959
Band H£4,750

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bean & Village Park ward.

Local councillors

David Hammock

Bean & Village Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bean & Village Park

Is Bean & Village Park safe?

Bean & Village Park records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bean & Village Park?

The median sale price in Bean & Village Park is £400,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bean & Village Park?

Bean & Village Park has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bean & Village Park?

Bean & Village Park scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bean & Village Park sits around rank 16,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bean & Village Park?

The average household income in Bean & Village Park is around £60,091 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bean & Village Park?

Bean & Village Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Hammock (Conservative and Unionist Party).