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About

Brent ward is situated in the northern part of Dartford, bordering the London Borough of Bexley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. It contains local shopping parades along main roads, providing essential services for the community. The ward is served by several bus routes connecting it to Dartford town centre and neighbouring areas.

The landscape includes areas of open space and playing fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the River Cray, which flows through parts of the ward. This watercourse contributes to the area's green corridors. Brentwood, a significant local school, is located here. The ward functions as a settled residential suburb within the larger borough.

Area overview

On average Brent has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brent is £62,374 per year. There are 3 schools in Brent: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brent is home to around 6,142 people, with a population density of about 2,508.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brent Population
6,142
Population density
2,508.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.61(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.56(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.07(+72%)
Vehicle crime
8.47(+123%)
Other theft
8.3(+49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,221
68.71%
African
527
8.58%
Indian
353
5.75%
Other White
237
3.86%
Other Asian
193
3.14%
Total population: 6,143

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,382
28.56%
No qualifications
843
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
807
16.68%
Level 3 (A level)
799
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
560
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,839

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
921
40.45%
Owns with a mortgage
876
38.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
12.82%
Social rents from council
103
4.52%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.36%
Total households: 2,277

Property prices in Brent

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £414,000 in Brent area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brent in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£556,500
Flats8£174,500
Semi-Detached26£425,000
Terraced18£379,500

10 years median price trend in Brent

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brent.

All postcodes in Brent

DA26LB

Teesdale Road

DA26HZ

Queens Gardens

DA26LN

Lunedale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.