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Central Dartford & West Hill

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About

Central Dartford & West Hill forms the primary commercial and residential core of the town. The area is centred around the High Street and adjacent shopping centres, which serve as the main retail hub. West Hill rises to the south, characterised by dense residential streets and local schools. The topography creates a distinct separation from the lower town centre, with many properties offering views across the built-up area.

A key feature is the presence of Central Park, a large Victorian-era green space with formal gardens, a bandstand, and a war memorial. The area is a major transport interchange, with the railway station providing frequent services to London. Housing is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some modern apartment developments near the station, catering to a range of residents.

Area overview

On average Central Dartford & West Hill has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Dartford & West Hill is £66,505 per year. There are 7 schools in Central Dartford & West Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Dartford & West Hill is home to around 12,203 people, with a population density of about 4,868.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Dartford & West Hill Population
12,203
Population density
4,868.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.1(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.5(+155%)
Shoplifting
24.01(+199%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+91%)
Other theft
11.47(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,565
53.8%
African
1,300
10.65%
Other White
1,152
9.44%
Other Asian
682
5.59%
Indian
662
5.42%
Total population: 12,203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,547
37.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,495
15.77%
No qualifications
1,385
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,356
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
992
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,763
35.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,337
27.18%
Owns outright
1,118
22.73%
Other social rented
239
4.86%
Social rents from council
181
3.68%
Total households: 4,919

Property prices in Central Dartford & West Hill

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Central Dartford & West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £1,227,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Dartford & West Hill 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 Central Dartford & West Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£795,000
Flats52£248,000
Semi-Detached22£458,500
Terraced50£387,500

10 years median price trend in Central Dartford & West Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Dartford & West Hill.

All postcodes in Central Dartford & West Hill

DA19LF

West Hill

DA19AX

West Hill

DA19SH

Home Gardens

DA19AF

West Hill

DA11HA

Lowfield Street

DA109HD

West Hill

DA15AQ

Mayfair Road

DA19DL

West Hill

DA19SN

Home Gardens

DA12HA

Tower Road

DA12NB

Miskin Road

DA19UE

West Hill

DA11BE

Hythe Street

DA12BE

Priory Gardens

DA12TG

Humber Road

DA19UR

West Hill

DA15AR

Francis Road

DA19LS

West Hill

DA11AZ

Brewers Square

DA12JF

Priory Close

DA15WW

William Mundy Way

DA19DE

West Hill

DA19SW

Home Gardens

DA19TE

Home Gardens

DA19ZJ

West Hill

DA11EH

Suffolk Road

DA13AF

Hallford Way

DA12DU

Woodin Close

DA12LS

Miskin Road

DA12TJ

Kenwyn Road

DA19AD

West Hill

DA19AT

West Hill

DA11BQ

Hythe Street

DA11DG

High Street

DA12LJ

Spring Vale South

DA13AJ

Rayford Close

DA15GQ

Eleanor Close

DA15GR

Cressener Place

DA19XQ

West Hill

DA11GA

Home Gardens

DA12BG

Anne Of Cleves Road

DA12GJ

Gibbons Lane

DA12HX

King Edward Avenue

DA12JD

Vaughan Close

DA12LX

Miskin Road

DA12NQ

Miskin Road

DA15HP

Lagonda Way

DA19HG

West Hill

DA19SZ

Home Gardens

DA59DT

West Hill

DA12HJ

West Hill

DA12ND

Rutland Close

DA12RD

Baker Crescent

DA13DY

Dartford Road

DA19JW

West Hill

DA59DU

West Hill

DA11DD

High Street

DA12AR

Westgate Road

DA12BN

Priory Road

DA12DL

Spital Street

DA12FG

Spring Vale

DA12FL

Heath Street

DA12UP

Baker Crescent

DA13AH

Marcet Road

DA15AW

Savoy Road

DA15EH

Arundel Road

DA15HL

Eton Way

DA12US

Millers Close

DA12BA

Junction Road

DA12BU

Abbey Place

DA12GB

Crawford Avenue

DA12LQ

Gordon Road

DA13DW

Devonshire Avenue

DA13DZ

Dartford Road

DA15FZ

Lawson Road

DA19PY

West Hill

DA19UF

West Hill

DA11EG

Home Gardens

DA12NT

Heath Lane

DA13AR

Firmin Road

DA15BH

Eleanor Close

DA15WU

Mill Pond Road

DA59DA

West Hill

DA11EJ

Suffolk Road

DA12FB

Creek Mill Way

DA12LP

Summerhill Road

DA13ED

Blenheim Close

DA15XL

James Smith Court

DA19AL

West Hill

DA12NE

Penney Close

DA13EF

Dartford Road

DA19TD

Home Gardens

DA19XG

West Hill

DA26ZP

West Hill

DA27TQ

West Hill

DA15FS

Victoria Road

DA19PN

West Hill

DA19PT

West Hill

DA19PZ

West Hill

DA19SS

Home Gardens

Data Sources

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