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About

Brent ward is located in the northern part of Dartford, Kent. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. The ward is bordered by the A2 road, providing easy access to central Dartford and nearby towns like Gravesend and Bexleyheath. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to everyday needs.

The area features green spaces such as Brent Recreation Ground, offering leisure opportunities for residents. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Dartford town centre and surrounding areas. Brent ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and activities organised by residents' groups. The ward's proximity to the River Thames and Dartford Marshes adds a natural element to the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Brent has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 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 of residents in Brent is £59,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Brent: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 68 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
Flats10£167,000
Semi-Detached35£425,000
Terraced19£389,000

10 years median price trend in Brent

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

All postcodes in Brent

DA26JD

Maybury Avenue

DA26LB

Teesdale Road

DA26LN

Lunedale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.