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About

Bridge ward is located in the northern part of Dartford, positioned between the River Darenth to the west and the main railway line to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, providing a straightforward layout. The presence of the railway line creates a distinct boundary, with several road bridges crossing the tracks to connect neighbourhoods.

The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, including the grounds of the former Joyce Green Hospital. A key feature is the Darenth Country Park, which offers walking paths along the river and through woodland areas. The area is served by local shops and schools, with community life centred around these facilities. The proximity to the river and the historical layers of land use contribute to its local character.

Area overview

On average Bridge has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridge is £65,533 per year. There are 2 schools in Bridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bridge is home to around 4,215 people, with a population density of about 860.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridge Population
4,215
Population density
860.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.77(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.93(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.18(+135%)
Vehicle crime
11.15(+201%)
Public order
6.64(+9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,456
34.56%
African
1,008
23.93%
Other White
441
10.47%
Indian
387
9.19%
Other Asian
168
3.99%
Total population: 4,213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,546
54.8%
Level 3 (A level)
434
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
319
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
194
6.88%
No qualifications
174
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 2,821

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,079
74.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
198
13.66%
Owns outright
79
5.45%
Shared ownership
41
2.83%
Other social rented
37
2.55%
Total households: 1,450

Property prices in Bridge

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£370
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £400K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £370 per square foot) in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£400,000£493
Terraced25£380,000£458
Flats21£230,000£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£391,950£197,995£314,950£306,950
2017£398,995£226,000£333,973£319,998
2018£407,500£229,000£341,000£332,995
2019£437,000£220,000£326,250£313,000
2020£430,000£218,000£320,000£326,000
2021£435,000£225,000£340,000£340,000
2022£470,000£235,000£392,500£380,000
2023£515,000£226,000£390,000£409,000
2024£240,000£422,000£386,750
2025£234,500£397,500£385,000
2026£234,500£378,750£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358£300£357£393
2017£310£323£366£376
2018£332£331£382£393
2019£392£323£415£389
2020£320£328£428£401
2021£351£348£421£418
2022£399£342£496£472
2023£469£341£447£465
2024£337£382£463
2025£344£481£465
2026£343£529£436
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridge 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 Bridge ward.

Local councillors

Clement Quaqumey

Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bridge

Is Bridge safe?

Bridge records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bridge?

The median sale price in Bridge is £350,000 (about £370 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bridge?

Bridge has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bridge?

Bridge scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bridge sits around rank 21,457 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 Bridge?

The average household income in Bridge is around £65,533 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bridge?

Bridge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Clement Quaqumey (Conservative and Unionist Party).